im not really much familiar with the engine. as a newbie, i did the search and cant find any answer. im just wondering, does the stock EP3 engine comes with timing belt or chain? how about the RSX's engine? im asking this coz a local is selling his 2002 with around 130k miles. good this is, once the engine die i can have an RSX swap. it doesnt mean that im not gonna take good care of the original engine. still maintenance will be done regularly.

thanks,
Lendon

 

chain in both

 

thanks. so no need to change this for 80k maintenance, right? just the waterpump?

 

SHIN CHAN!....and no...you should be fine man.

 

so whats the mileage is it supposed to change the water pump? im used to the old civic(EF & EK) that needs to change this parts between 80k-100k miles. but my S only have 32k miles and its a chain. can any of you guys give me an idea on this matter? i dont want to end up driving with a leaking water pump. i want to do the preventive maintenance and have peace of mind.