I have a 01 itr with 57k miles. I plan on keeping this vehicle as long as possible. I've already changed the master clutch, slave cylinder and a o2 sensor. I plan on doing a timing belt, new valves/retainers, valve springs, camshafts, cam gears, clutch, flywheel and brake pads in a few months.

Is there anything else I should do? Should I do the water pump while I'm at it? I want to buy parts for my vehicle while I still can for another major tune up in 2011+, what do you think I should purchase?

 

Yes, do the water pump when you do the timing belt.

I would also consider replacing the cooling system hoses, at least the big ones. Good preventive maintenance.

Don't stock up on parts; some of them (e.g. ones made of rubber, rather than metal) don't have an indefinite shelf life.

 

I still have no problems buying OEM replacement parts for my 91 Civic Si. Honda has a good history about stocking replacement parts for their older models.

Now, GM, on the other hand...I would be quite scared after 10 years.

 

Ok, phew. I was worried Honda would stop making parts and I wouldn't be able to find them when something breaks. Looks like I don't have to stock up on parts, short term this is good for my wallet.

 

Not to go too far off topic, but I was thinking about cosmetic parts that are available today on the CW models that may not be available much longer. Things along the lines of center caps, stickers, and "A" emblems.

 

Wow, sounds like you have someone has some cash to blow. I think the timing belt is about the only maintenence I really would stress changing out of the above items you listed. I wouldn't stress it until 90k and you can change out your alt, ps, ac belts why you have them off.

I know some of you may think i'm crazy but I was like that to with my first usdm integra. Six hondas, 1 jdm itr, and a 500whp gsr later I really learned that if it ain't broke don't fix it.

I think you would be supprised to see how much of a beating a OEM honda part can take let alone on a close to stock car.

 

57k miles? that s too early?

 

The vehicle is 7 years old. Wouldn't it be better to replace the timing belt etc now rather than wait till it breaks? When I mentioned camshafts, valves springs, retainers, valves, thats going to be aftermarket. I was thinking since I'm doing timing belt, why not change out the internals at the same time?

 

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A 2001 is six years old, not seven.

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Honda recommends replacing the timing belt after 105K miles or 7 years, whichever comes first. That doesn't mean you can't replace it sooner than that, but it means you can be reasonably confident that you can wait until then before replacing it, and it isn't likely to fail before then.

 

I just thought the master/slave cyl were done early if they were not leaking. If you are swaping out the valvetrain for newer stiffer parts then that would make since. As for the timing belt it is a little early but won't hurt anything. The water pump, tensioner, and timing belt are done at the same time.

 

Check your owners manuel for the maintance guide in the back.

I wouldn't worry about any of those internal parts. If you've taken good care of your car for 57k, I wouldn't those would need replacing.

Timing belt, and drive belts along with a water pump, tranny fluid, and a minor brake wervice (pads, fluid) are a good idea. Valve adjustment I think is in the 90k, along with plugs and all the seals. Those I wouldn't worry about, not at 57k.

It's a Honda, keep it clean

 

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Oh no you didnt.....
Purchased this itr on October of 00. Technically it's 6 years and 10 months old, that should qualify it as 7 years.

 

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They are, my master cylinder decided to give up one day while I was on my way home from work (hour drive). Wasn't fun I tried to keep it in one gear the whole time. The mc died so I replaced that + the slave cylinder. The o2 sensor died this year as well. Other than that, the car has been super reliable.

 

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Oh no you didnt.....
Purchased this itr on October of 00. Technically it's 6 years and 10 months old, that should qualify it as 7 years. </TD></TR></TABLE>
So did I, what day did you purchase yours on?