(p.s. the car is a '93 honda civic)
***ONE: If a you're buying a used car with a good amount of miles: I heard if you replace the timing belt, the balance belt must (or really should) be replaced as well. Does this sound resonable? Obviously it's good to have everything you can replaced and upgraded, but let's talk common sense.
***TWO: Also, if I had a leak in two spots (I think crankshaft and camshaft) and they were replaced and on the receipt it says they were... my other mechanic says (without looking in the car) that not EVERYTHING was fixed there because apparently these two other parts shoulda also been replaced and since it wasn't on the receipt they weren't. Idk. I don't except you to understand this half of the question unless you are familiar with fixing the leaks yourself and know what I'm talking about (b/c I don't know and can't explain it any better).
2006-11-25 07:08:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm not sure... my mechanic said that. Idk what a balance belt is exactly.
Then I went and found out that the '93 Honda Civic Ex Coupe didn't even HAVE a balance belt. So I'm just wondering about his judgement.
2006-11-25 07:20:14 · update #1
As a mechanic myself I'll be completely frank with you. The critical things that should be done at the time of a Timing belt service would be:
- Replacement of Timing belt
- Replacement of Timing belt tensioner
- Replacement of Water pump
There is such thing as a Balance shaft belt, but I'm not sure if a 93 Civic is equipped with one. My best bet would to call your local auto parts store to see if they carry them.
Also, it is very common for oil leaks to occur on the crankshaft and camshaft. Should this occur, your mechanic should of replaced both the crank and cam seals, and also your Valve cover gasket (just for some insurance).
My advice to you would be next time to ask questions, demand to look at the parts that came off your car after work is completed. You have a right to look at the parts that came off your car. Have the technician explain to you how the parts are damaged. This will give you some knowledge should the same problem occur next time.
2006-11-25 09:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by Al B. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not too sure about a balance belt...you should definitely get the timing belt replaced on that old of a Honda...pretty cheap insurance since if your timing belt fails it would probably total the engine.
I have not heard of a balance belt or anything similar. Serpentine belt (fan belt) should also be replaced if it has signs of wear like excessive cracks or discoloration.
The second question is a bit hard w/o more info. What he might be telling you is that to repair the crankshaft leak, you have to drop the oil pan, when you do this it is obvious that it was worked on recently (by looking under the car). Also you should have a rear main seal and a valve cover gasket on the receipt if thats what they were trying to repair.
MikeC
2006-11-25 07:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by MikeC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow ... OK with some timing belt replacements you are so close to the seals it should be done if they are leaking, they have to drop the oil pan to do it so there would be evidence of this, clean parts, etc. now the " balance belt " , some engines have a balance shaft that compensates for the natural shake that happens when you have a 4 banger bigger than1.6 L ( the early quad 4 did not have one ) usually these are gear driven but i suppose somebody is belt driving them . hope this helps.
2006-11-25 09:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by sterling m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that might be the one where you should replace the water pump will you have it all apart :)
2006-11-25 07:11:46 · answer #4 · answered by mustangmanll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
balance belt ,please explain
2006-11-25 07:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by moe h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋