Bought my first used Honda, when does timing belt need replacing?

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Oct 9, 2005 | 09:14 AM

paulsie1123

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Bought my first used Honda, when does timing belt need replacing?

I just bought a 93 Accord EX with 163K for my daughter. I'm reading a lot of horror stories about timing belts breaking while driving and doing major damage to the engine. When do these belts typically need replacing?

Oct 9, 2005 | 09:34 AM

powerflow

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Re: Bought my first used Honda, when does timing belt need replacing? (paulsie1123)

I think honda recommends the timing belt every 80,000. My 91 ex had it done at 100k and i just turned 190K so I will be replacing the belt and some seals asap. Its a good idea to do the water pump at the same time. I've seen a w/pump seize up and snap a t/belt.

Oct 9, 2005 | 10:13 AM

Chiovnidca

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Re: Bought my first used Honda, when does timing belt need replacing? (powerflow)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by powerflow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think honda recommends the timing belt every 80,000.</TD></TR></TABLE>
6 years or 90,000 miles.

Oct 9, 2005 | 06:32 PM

deserthonda

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Re: Bought my first used Honda, when does timing belt need replacing? (paulsie1123)

do u have any records from previous owner when t-belt was done ?? if not i would have it inspected ,,

Oct 9, 2005 | 07:11 PM

P_Adams

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Re: Bought my first used Honda, when does timing belt need replacing? (deserthonda)

Good Point. I would also suggest he should also entertain replacing the water pump, at the same time as suggested earlier. In addition I would also suggest the tensioner and counter shaft belt as well.