Third owner, 95 civic d16z6, 143k miles.
Is there a way for me to tell if i am running the original timing belt? Or is it unlikely it still is with 143 k miles.

 

Should i post a pic?

 

If you're in doubt, you should just replace it anyway. Other than maintenance is there a reason why you are asking?

 

I lack the tools and knowledge as well as the money to do it myself. I was just wondering. It says HONDA on the belt in faded orange, but that doesmt necessadily mean its the original. I have doubts that it is, but i just want to be sure. I dont think timing belts would last 143k

 

They're not supposed to but it's not unheard of. I'd recommend doing an actual inspection of the condition of the belt itself but if you don't have the tools to do so then it's rather pointless. Any friends that can help you out with that?

 

My grandpa. But once again its money thats an issue. I only have one job and rent and school loans to work on. Thanks. Hey could you check out my other thread i made an hour ago? Those questions are more important.

 

Bump

 

bumping won't help, there is no real way to tell

belts are cheap, if in doub, change it. Yeah, if you have to pay labor, it will ocst you, but it's cheaper than replacing your valve if te belt breaks

 

At a bare minimum, change the timing belt, water pump and timing tensioner. Shouldn't be terribly expensive if you order them from www.Rockauto.com

All three of those items might run 70 bucks altogether, after shipping, from there. I'd say 70 bucks is a steal to insure your valve train isn't destroyed by a snapped timing belt.

As for tools and knowhow, get the service manual or print the repair procedure off Autozone's website. Bum some tools off somebody (floor jack, jack stands, 3/8" drive 10mm/12mm/14mm sockets, 3/8" drive ratchet, metric combo wrench set, 1/2" drive 17mm/19mm sockets, 1/2" drive breaker bar, a few extension bars, and some penetrating spray... that should be just about all you need).

It's a time consuming job, for sure, and it's not as easy as, say, changing your oil... but it's absolutely critical, in terms of regular maintenance.