timing belt life
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timing belt life
can someone tell me what's the life of a 92 civic? just bought it used in a honda dealer, the original owner's changed the belt once and now with 215,000km(canadian spec) on the odometer. No idea when the first time was changed, and don't know if the 2nd time belt change was done. So, what's the tipical life time of honda timing belt? asking the used car sellsman seems useless aftersell.
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Re: timing belt life (itr980923)
With the proper tension, it should be good for more than 100,000 miles. But, a $14 part capable of doing so much damage when it fails should be changed more often. If the belt is frayed, oily or cracking it's definetely time to change it.
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Re: timing belt life (itr980923)
as a safe measure when ever you buy a new car you should imediatly change the timing belt just so you know when it was changed and you wont be worried about it snapping at any moment.
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Re: timing belt life (Gasoline Fumes)
A 14$ part?? LMFAO! Nothing but the best for you!
I would use only Honda belts (Unitta or Suregrip) or at least get a damn Gates belt. Honda belt is good for 90k miles or 6 years. If your **** is leaking oil at the cam or crank then the belt life will be significantly shorter. Rubber does not like oil. You could remove the valve cover and top belt cover and see how much slack is in the belt- it should not be very loose. We replace the drive belts with the Tbelt and you can "usually" guage belt condition by looking at the ribs on the drive belts. Again- use honda belts (Bando or Mitsubisho) or at least gates. IF you are unsure- replace it.
I would use only Honda belts (Unitta or Suregrip) or at least get a damn Gates belt. Honda belt is good for 90k miles or 6 years. If your **** is leaking oil at the cam or crank then the belt life will be significantly shorter. Rubber does not like oil. You could remove the valve cover and top belt cover and see how much slack is in the belt- it should not be very loose. We replace the drive belts with the Tbelt and you can "usually" guage belt condition by looking at the ribs on the drive belts. Again- use honda belts (Bando or Mitsubisho) or at least gates. IF you are unsure- replace it.
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Re: timing belt life (fixhondas)
A 14$ part?? LMFAO! Nothing but the best for you!
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Re: timing belt life (One8Hatch)
hey, that hparts.com link doesnt work, 18 bucks man i payed 60 at the local acura 
that's why I have 3 friends who work at Acura
and an uncle who's a tech at Honda
woohoo $30 OEM water pumps!!!!!
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Re: timing belt life (One8Hatch)
hey, that hparts.com link doesnt work, 18 bucks man i payed 60 at the local acura
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