Hello everybody,

I got Odyssey 2007 Ex-L with 237000 Mi. I bought it less that 2 years ago with 172000 Mi. which was services at Honda dealer with all records available. Timing belt was done at 12000 Mi. It means that I and previous owner put 115000 Mi on the replaced belt and I am contemplating on to change the belt or to change engine. For $1300 I can install used engine and transmission including labor with under 100000 Mi. They claim that they get them directly from Japan with no more than 50000 Mi, however I guess they should be at least under 100000.

I can not decide is it worth to replace the belt which will cost me $600 or just change the power-train? This is my logic: I am making about 50000 Mi per year and I am planning to using the van for at least another 100000-150000 Mi. My current engine and transmission are running excellent. I changed 3 spark plugs and coils on the front ( I thing that the rear located plugs and coils are original but don't give me any problems). However, how long will the engine and transmission will last? I doubt that my current engine and transmission will last another 100000 Mi? So, I was thinking about driving without belt replacement until engine will die and then replace the whole thing with the newer ones. What I would like to know - how long the belt might last? Can I be assured that it will give me another 20000 -50000K or it will pop much sooner? Are they designed to last 105000Mi as Honda suggest? I assume if Honda recommend 105000 Mi for replacement they should expect it to last for at least 150000?

Are there any singes that the belt is about to brake? I prefer to drive to repair shop rather them to tow it there

Any your suggestions of anecdotal evidence will be appreciated!