I'm probably going to have my timing belt replaced soon. I don't want to bother with changing it myself bc I hear its a pain. Its supposed to be changed every 90k, it was done at 101k and I just broke 160k... now my question is should I lean on the safe side and have it done since I've tracked it a few times, few autox's, etc...
How often have you guys changed it?
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I changed mine before I sold the car - 76k - there was a bit of stretch in the belt.
Its not too hard to change yourself if you have the right tools to get the crank bolt off.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
take the timing belt cover off and visually inspect it if you're unsure. usually a belt thats ready to go will have some cracks in it and generally look rough.
.RJ Wrote:I changed mine before I sold the car - 76k - there was a bit of stretch in the belt.
Its not too hard to change yourself if you have the right tools to get the crank bolt off.
sounds like I might be able to go a little longer, but I'd rather take care of a few things before going down to FL.
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Well inspect it as scotty says - mine was fine - visually - but it had stretched some.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
According to my Brother in law, who was a Honda Engineer, Honda Belts are good for ~100k and as the engine gets older, it's actually a little easier on the belts than when it was new. Something about stress or the like. Not really sure, but I could find the paper he sent me about that a whiles back.
But me, I would change it for peace of mind. Changing a timing belt isn't that big of a deal on a sohc. You would have to be borderline retarded to f it up.
Check with Randy Fauls, he'll probably charge around 200 bucks for labor and you can supply the OEM parts.
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The timing belt in my father's Dodge Shadow lasted ~130k miles before it snapped (never bothered to replace it because it was a non-interference engine, unlike you Honda guys)
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Quote:belt? oh god.
I'd take that over a wet chain any day of the week.
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KPWSerpiente Wrote:Quote:belt? oh god.
I'd take that over a wet chain any day of the week.
-T
wet??
--chad
for $200ish i'd pay for it to be done.
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ViPER1313 Wrote:The timing belt in my father's Dodge Shadow lasted ~130k miles before it snapped (never bothered to replace it because it was a non-interference engine, unlike you Honda guys)
2.2/5 or 3.0? I know the 3.0 is non interference (Sylvia snapped hers on the interstate last month) but I think a 2.2 is bent valve city.
I know my friend can get it done for less then $200 if you decide to do it Chris.
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TurboOmni08 Wrote:ViPER1313 Wrote:The timing belt in my father's Dodge Shadow lasted ~130k miles before it snapped (never bothered to replace it because it was a non-interference engine, unlike you Honda guys)
2.2/5 or 3.0? I know the 3.0 is non interference (Sylvia snapped hers on the interstate last month) but I think a 2.2 is bent valve city.
I know my friend can get it done for less then $200 if you decide to do it Chris.
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Quote:wet??
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As in encased in oil.
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You know fellas, there's nothing wrong with either one of them (chain vs. belt).
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
KPWSerpiente Wrote:Quote:wet??
--chad
As in encased in oil.
-T
mine is NOT encased in oil.
--chad
.RJ Wrote:You know fellas, there's nothing wrong with either one of them (chain vs. belt).
OMG Yes there is, RJ! OMGSTFU!!!111 UR2DUMB!
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