Purpose of changing timing belt and possible repurcsuuions if not done? Am i taking a chance, if not replaced, or am i okay to let it go and nothing may happen from it?
2007-02-07 09:06:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Depends on your mileage and the climate you live in....if you live in the high desert you're gonna wanna change it sooner than later b/c the heat can dry it out.....If you don't change it, it could snap on ya & that's a whole bunch of fun!!!
2007-02-08 17:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by bundysmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The timing belt drives the camshaft. Over time this belt will wear and break. Change interval is 90K or 6 years--which ever comes first. If the timing belt breaks, it is possible (not always) to damage your engine typically causing bent valves. Replacement should not be attempted by a beginner. Proper crank to cam timing is very critical. If incorrect, you could also bent valves.
2007-02-08 20:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Honda need the timing belt replaced at 70K to 90K depends on the car, If you don't replace it you might bend the valves if it brakes. The timing belt is easy to replace and most mechanically inclined people can do it in a few hours, just get the book its really easy to do, Good Luck and GOD Bless,
Jackie
2007-02-07 09:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All recent Honda's use an interference design...which means the heads get screwed when the belt breaks.
2007-02-07 10:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by tbizzy43068 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've owned a couple of hondas and i had only one break and is was due to over-reving if you don't change it some motors are possiable interference when that happens you get bent vavles and you also just flat spoted the rod and main bearings all and all just start looking for another motor
2007-02-11 07:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by d1692hatch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timing belt could be stretched, at 119,000 miles, I'd change the belt fast anyway...also, check out the egr valve.
2016-05-24 04:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 98 accord hasn't ever been changed since new, 168,000 but I know i'm pressing my luck! It's been 9,000 since my last oil change also, so i'm just plain lazy...
2007-02-07 10:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by john h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You wont harm the engine if it breaks but it will eventually wear out. recommended interval is 60k but mine is twice that old. good luck
2007-02-07 09:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋