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when to replace timing belt? - 3/31/2007 11:18:00 AM    ramone899   Posts: 7 Joined: 3/31/2007 Status: offline Hi. Got a 2000 Accord V6 at 105K miles, which is when the owner's manual says to replace the timing belt. Does anyone have experiences with successfully waiting longer to change it? What is realistic in terms of usable life for these belts? Thanks a lot. Post #: 1

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/31/2007 11:19:01 AM    Evlampius Posts: 429 Joined: 3/22/2005 Status: offline look at the post below - 99 Accord timing belt (in reply to ramone899) Post #: 2

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/31/2007 11:29:52 AM    poser_pilot6 Posts: 1036 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline Change it.  It could last 150k, but why risk your engine?  If it breaks, you're hosed.  I guarantee that most everyone is going to recommend changing it. _____________________________ 1994 Accord LX four door Bomz SRI w/ K&N filter 194k miles (in reply to Evlampius) Post #: 3

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/31/2007 12:18:32 PM    ramone899   Posts: 7 Joined: 3/31/2007 Status: offline yeah, I guess I know I should replace it. Just hoping to hear the belts usually last much longer. thanks. (in reply to poser_pilot6) Post #: 4

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/31/2007 1:23:18 PM    deserthonda Posts: 3575 Joined: 12/3/2005 Status: offline I have seen them last 130k.. I have seen most of them last 90-100 k .. i have seen some brake at 70k .. your car ,your money , your call ..but my professional advice ,, do it ASAP.. A lot of it depends also if you do mostly city or hwy driving .. _____________________________ No Year No Model in Your signature No Help from me Take a look in the DIY section before asking for help Always Diagnose First,,, Before Replacing Parts (in reply to ramone899) Post #: 5

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 4/1/2007 9:20:32 PM    ramone899   Posts: 7 Joined: 3/31/2007 Status: offline thanks for the advice Bond, James Bond. I'll spend the $ and replace it. (in reply to deserthonda) Post #: 6

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 4/1/2007 9:45:14 PM    poser_pilot6 Posts: 1036 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline 007 saves the day again... _____________________________ 1994 Accord LX four door Bomz SRI w/ K&N filter 194k miles (in reply to ramone899) Post #: 7

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 2/6/2008 6:55:15 PM    Mikkos   Posts: 28 Joined: 4/4/2007 Status: offline I didn't chage mines until 203,000 miles on my 2001 Accord EX.. I was taking a risk though but the belt held together.. (in reply to ramone899) Post #: 8

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/6/2008 1:26:51 PM    louofm1   Posts: 41 Joined: 1/25/2008 Status: offline i replaced water pump/timing belt, tensioner, seals, at 123,000 on my 95 accord ex.   I was so worried since i wanted to do it much earlier and kept fearing a break.   I never abuse the car. Make sure to use genuine honda parts on this repair.    Honda water pumps are high quality pumps (in reply to Mikkos) Post #: 9

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/6/2008 2:11:35 PM    HondaRacer4Vtec Posts: 326 Joined: 7/28/2006 From: new york Status: offline i heard from some where that the belts cant ever snap really, and are made to anti-stretch to help keep timing accurate. The only thing they can do is deteriarate? And ramone899 i klnow how you feel, its sucks cause the damn timiing belt job cost around 700 around here. so much damn money.  < Message edited by HondaRacer4Vtec -- 3/6/2008 2:13:45 PM > _____________________________ Honda Accord 2000 ex coupe 4-cylinder-automatic Short Ram Intake Exhaust OBX Headers 17" rims with V-rated sports tires. 10.3mm spark wires. Soon to be lowered 1" for the spring time. (in reply to louofm1) Post #: 10

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/6/2008 2:28:58 PM    Seeds   Posts: 17 Joined: 3/5/2008 Status: offline anything can break, but you are right, Honda uses a synthetic antistretch fiber as the core of the belt... but alas, anit was thrown on the front of the name, it is also usually not breaking, but rather the belt slipping, or slipping off because it is to loose. 90k is what is suggested, though I have a tendancy to check it at the 30k mile tune ups... check to make sure it has good tension, and isnt frayed... if the autotensioner isnt holding it taught it is time to replace it, as well as if there are fibers showing on the sides... belt has to be pretty warn to show fibers on a Honda timing belt so be really forlorn if you see that. (in reply to HondaRacer4Vtec) Post #: 11

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/6/2008 3:19:03 PM    Whitefoxx Posts: 154 Joined: 11/8/2007 Status: offline I'm not an expert but from my experiance i think its mostley on how you drive, that will determine how long it will last, i had my stock ones on I'm at 100,000 almost, still going good, my uncle did a full inspection of the car he said they were fine (when it was in his shop for the recent tranny rebuild, and installation of headers). Like i said thats my opinion FOX   _____________________________ 2002 White Honda Accord EX 3.0 Vtec V6 Koni Yellows Eibach, Pro kit DROP 1.5 Back 2.5 Front Eibach Anti-Roll Kit Greddy Duel EVO2 cat-back Obx SS Headers One-of-a-kind Tsx Projection kit http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/whitefoxx2002 (in reply to HondaRacer4Vtec) Post #: 12

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/7/2008 7:18:03 AM    Seeds   Posts: 17 Joined: 3/5/2008 Status: offline You are exactly right, belts are generally rated on how many rotations they are good for, so instead of adding a rotation counter they just took an average of how many miles that many rotations would be... same concept as machines that are service by how many hours they have operated.  Of course its not an exact science because nothing is ever manufactured the same twice nor could they anticipate exactly how you would drive your car, that is why you really have to pay attention to your particular belt... but as you said, it was just inspected and fine < Message edited by Seeds -- 3/7/2008 7:59:11 AM > (in reply to Whitefoxx) Post #: 13

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/7/2008 10:06:41 AM    penny8241 Posts: 26 Joined: 9/24/2007 Status: offline i recommend to change it.  i did have a 96 civic with 236k on same timing belt and water pump. but that was when i was young and dumb.   so change it and waterpump at the same time.  good luck! _____________________________ 1996 Honda Accord Ex 2 dr 2004 Honda Accord Lx blue sold 2000 Honda Odyssey lx 1992 Acura Integra sold (in reply to Seeds) Post #: 14

RE: when to replace timing belt? - 3/7/2008 10:22:34 AM    finch13 Posts: 4309 Joined: 6/7/2007 From: St. Paul, MN Status: offline I replaced my timing belt when it had 140k on it. They do stretch, you could pull mine off of the cam gear, adjust the gear, and slip it back on. Add a rock to the system and it will take a nice chunk out, stretch the belt more, and cause the belt to slip 3 teeth on the cam gear when the tranny downshifted from no load to load. Happened to me. I used a Gates belt and OEM water pump from O'Reilly's, the belt will last, but hopefully my car is long gone before the bearing seizes on the pump... _____________________________ USE ME TO SEARCH HAF PWOTY 2008! (in reply to penny8241) Post #: 15

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