Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

can timing change without adjusting it?

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I'm wonder if timing would change without any work done to it
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Default Re: can timing change without adjusting it? (igo4bmx)

ecu wise yes.. or if you get a knock
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Default Re: can timing change without adjusting it? (ShowTymers619)

the ecu changes ignition timing based on inputs, but the distributor won't move itself
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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Default Re: can timing change without adjusting it? (BauleyCivic)

Im not sure if im right, but if the belt jumps a tooth or strecthes some how it will change your timing.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Default Re: can timing change without adjusting it? (boo bees)

Timing belts to wear and losen up thats why theres a tensioner to help counteract that effect but once it gets worn to a point it just needs to be replaced, id say about every 90,000 miles or so?
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