does the 4 cyclinder 2008 accord lx-p have a timeing belt.....................thanks

 

No, it has a timing chain. I'm not even sure why you're asking about it, it wont need changed for another 100k+ miles.

 

im trying to learn as much about my car as possiable

 

Chains are not replaced on a regular schedule. They begin making noise long before they break. I think you monitor the position of the tensioner.

Still,dont usually have to worryuntil 200,000 miles or more.

 

Jim,
200,000 before the timing chain needs to be replaced? I have been thoroughly convinced (friends) that it needs to be done every 100K. You surely know what you are talking about though. Can you describe how specifically you can monitor the tensioner? Aren't the riskes of delaying the timing chain ruining the motor?
Jared

 

Toothed rubber belt = every 100k miles or sooner.
Steel chain = when you rebuild the bottom end.

Tensioner is #9. When it runs out of travel, chain #8 can get slack LONG before its able to skip a tooth.

 

Thanks Jim!

I have a 03' accord so I believe I have a timing chain. What work are you referring to when you say "rebuild the bottom end" and for the conservative driver, when would you recommend doing this work. This may be a silly question (I am a chemical engineer andam just beginning my education in all things mechanical), but is it obvious when the tensioner has met its limit of motion?

 

Jim,

I am a bit confused why slack in the chain will not interfere with the valve timing. Could you explain?

Jared

 

Beside the riskes of a slipping chain, What are the consequences of the chain breaking? Is this enough incentive to change the chain before it has reached the limits of the tensioner?

 

Jared

Is the timing chain spring-loaded so it automatically maintains tension until it runs out of throw? If not is the device easy to get to? A preliminary search of photos appears some covers need to be removed. Do you need to pull the engine to do this?