I'm looking to do a major tune up on my ITR (it has 77,067)

Any ideas what brand I should use... as far as spark plugs(NGK?) and ignition wires. Should I change anything else?

TIA

 

Do you mean what brand parts for the tune up? If so, can't go wrong with OEM

 

Get aftermarket... If its a timing belt screw the OE crap and get Toda

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM TypeR 508 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get aftermarket... </TD></TR></TABLE>

No!

Wrong!

 

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No!

Wrong!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Right!

 

OEM:

Filter
Plugs
Timing Belt
Trans fluid
Wiper blades

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM TypeR 508 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get aftermarket... If its a timing belt screw the OE crap and get Toda </TD></TR></TABLE>

Why is OEM crap? I've been using OEM bushings, TB's, suspension arms as long as I've owned my R and have won many Solo 1 classes and the overall championship once. What's your basis for stating that OEM is inferior to aftermarket, especially when performing routine maintenance. That is just plain ignorant.

 

OEM

 

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Timing belts like PE and Toda are meant for cars with aftermarket cams and aftermarket valve trains.. there is no need for one on a car without these upgrades. The OEM belt is known to last 90k miles(it is EXPECTED TO).. the others cannot say the same.. the OEM is better on a stock car..

 

oem timing belt + jun motor =
i've heard to many scary stories about the toda belt.

 

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i've heard to many scary stories about the toda belt.</TD></TR></TABLE>

same here. oem for 15k miles now on my jun 3's. no cracks or rips

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OEM:

Filter
Plugs
Timing Belt
Trans fluid
Wiper blades</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh no no, RainX blades for me

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mstewar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The OEM belt is known to last 90k miles(it is EXPECTED TO)..</TD></TR></TABLE>

According to the service manual and the owner's manual, the timing belt should be replaced after 105K miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. Not 90K, not 60K, not 77067... Of course, you can replace it sooner than that if you want, but you don't need to (and I wouldn't).

Any of the places that sell a lot of Honda/Acura parts, like A&H, should be able to tell you all the parts you need for a 60K service, a 90K service, etc. You can look up the maintenance schedule in your manual (either one) to see what's included.

If you're doing it yourself, and you don't already have a service manual, get that first. You can get one here.

 

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According to the service manual and the owner's manual, the timing belt should be replaced after 105K miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. Not 90K, not 60K, not 77067... Of course, you can replace it sooner than that if you want, but you don't need to (and I wouldn't).
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i'm getting nailed all over the place on my maintenance references by you..

yes.. 105k is when it is supposed to be changed.. I said the OEM belt should last at least 90k.. wasn't talking about when it had to be changed.. I was talking about the fact that the OEM belt will last much longer in all likelihood than an aftermarket one, because that's what it is designed for..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mstewar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm getting nailed all over the place on my maintenance references by you..

yes.. 105k is when it is supposed to be changed.. I said the OEM belt should last at least 90k.. wasn't talking about when it had to be changed.. I was talking about the fact that the OEM belt will last much longer in all likelihood than an aftermarket one, because that's what it is designed for..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup, yup, yup - I'm not trying to nail you, just trying to note the accurate information according to the manual...

Peace out

 

TODA or JUN take your pick

 

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Timing belts like PE and Toda are meant for cars with aftermarket cams and aftermarket valve trains.. there is no need for one on a car without these upgrades. The OEM belt is known to last 90k miles(it is EXPECTED TO).. the others cannot say the same.. the OEM is better on a stock car..</TD></TR></TABLE>

D shreaded his PE and he has aftermarket cams so this statement is true I guess.

 

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Did you ever find out what caused this latest motor folly?
He did have a few miles on it!

 

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According to the service manual and the owner's manual, the timing belt should be replaced after 105K miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. Not 90K, not 60K, not 77067... Of course, you can replace it sooner than that if you want, but you don't need to (and I wouldn't).</TD></TR></TABLE>

Is that under the harsh condition regiment? I know that I pulled mine at 71,000 and it really did need to be replaced.

 

I think my timing belt is still good but how will I know if it's bad?

 

U will hear squeeking noise when its real bad....

 

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In the '98 service manual, it is shown as 105K miles or 7 years, in the schedule for normal conditions as well as the schedule for severe conditions.

In the '01 owner's manual, the schedule for severe conditions says to replace it at 105K miles or 7 years, but also refers you to a separate section of the manual, where it says to replace it at 60K miles if you regularly drive your car in one or more of these specific conditions (rather than the usual "severe conditions"):

- In very high temperatures (over 110 degrees F / 43 degrees C)
- In very low temperatures (under -20 degrees F / -29 degrees C)

 

I'm at ~71.5 K and am looking into a timing belt job/tune-up on my 97 ITR.

 

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I'm very glad that I did mine...it needed it.

 

valve adjustment.

coolant flush

rad cap pressure test

brake fuild flush(one of the most underrated part)

fuel filter(depends on mileage)