I have bought a used Civic at 117k, but I don't know if the timing belt has been changed. A mechanic who inspected the car said, there is no sign or noise of wear so it might have been changed. But he cannot be sure until he rip the engine apart ($500). Should I play safe and change it or there could be other indications?
regular interval is 105k, but is honda so good that the original can last till 117 or 120k?
2006-10-31 23:38:31 · 6 answers · asked by salivian 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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No no
NO, If the car is not giving you any problems why take it in?
Heck it cost less than 500 to replace the timing belt anyway.. I use to have a 1998 Honda Civic, I just got rid of it and it was just about time for me to replace the timing belt it had 168,000 miles on it!
2006-11-01 04:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drive a 2001 Honda Civic and I am told that the timing belt should be replaced at 90K. They say that every time the timing belt has been changed, they would mark somewhere under the hood to say that the timing belt has been changed. Though a car dealer can be more expensive, you can ask them to look under the hood to see if the timing belt has been changed.
You cannot go back to where you bought the car and ask if the timing belt has been changed can you? Is there any way to find out the maintenance records on the car you bought?
You do want to play it safe here because if the timing belt does break, it can wreck your engine. Also they usually change the water pump when they replace your timing belt.
2006-11-01 08:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by potatochip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wise thing to do is have an reputable auto shop verify the "timing belt's" condition.Call around ,explain your situation, I"m sure someone would be glad to ckeck it out for a small fee ,maybe even free! The engine doesn't have to be "ripped" apart for inspection,only the top t-belt cover be removed for a Good look and feel. Professional shops replace t-belt,tensioner,balance-belt,cam,crank seal and even the engines water pump to insure no future surprises or breakdown's.117K,it's important to verify the condition! Good luck!
2006-11-01 08:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Hank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take the chance. I'd pay to have someone replace the timing belt. It if goes out on its own, it will cost you thousands of dollars in damage. My guess is the previous owner didn't invest in a new belt since he was buying a new car. Sometimes the Honda dealerships keep track of the car by the VIN number and can tell you if the work has been done by a certified Honda dealership. Give them a call.
2006-11-01 07:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The belt can be inpected without spending $500. Any good mechanic could do it for $50.
If replacement is needed it shouldn't be over $300 including the belt.
2006-11-01 08:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will normaly show sings of wear however 3 out of ten will just all of the sudden go at 2500 R.P.M. then the head is hurt the valves all get smashed so on SO if you can afford it at this time its good peace of mind change it
2006-11-01 07:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by lrx_gdtyyhcm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋