I am fully aware of the importance of a new TB on a nice and safe 80k, but would it be possible for a timing belt to last way beyond the recommended mileage? If so what is the longest lasting belt around these parts?...130k, 150k

I know its playing with dynamite not just fire...

 

i'm sure one could last beyond the recommended mileage, but why would you want to chance it? is it really worth destroying an engine just to see how many more miles you can get out of it.

 

Most I've ever seen is a 2000 CRV with the original timing belt at 240K miles. It's possible for them to last a very long time, but not worth the risk.

 

On my EM2 I change the timing belt/tensioner/water pump/VC gasket/other belts/radiator flush at 130k miles

The belt look like new, water pump was clean...but what they said, not worth the risk

 

x2. Is it worth saving a small amount to destroy the heads? I hope your answer is no.

 

ive beat the **** outta my 04 EM2 since ive owned it. Ive got 106,000 miles on mine.

 

I wouldn't go past 100,000, personally.

 

the manual on my '01 HX says the timing belt change should happen at 110,000. It's more of a precautionary step, but sometimes it isn't worth the risk

 

I am at 104000 on mine but I am taking it to get replaced this weekend.

 

honda took a bite out of me....it costed me $690 for everything and it was the cheapest around and i asked like 5 others...and i just passed 90k when i did mine