Im new to acura and I was wondering if the 2.3cl has a non-interference head design?If the timing belt breaks will if bend a valve or hole a piston?Thanks guys I love my cl.

 

"u DO NOT WANT THE TIMING BELT TO BREAK! it will F up the engine" says the shop i took it to when i first bought my 99 2.3 cl

 

it breaks you buy new motor

 

One of the first things that I did was put a new timing belt on my car. My dealer had a 10% off coupon on their website for timing belt service. Your T-Belt should be good for 80-100K however, I feel that you should replace it every 60 or so, like it was a toyota. heh, I had mine done at 60K on the nose. But you do not want your timing to f'up because as froggy said new motor. Keep up on that stuff, welcome to the forum

 

unfortunately its not a non-interference design. so make sure that puppy is in good shape. Wouldnt hurt to replace the water pump either while you are down there.

 

knock on wood i have put 85k on my timing belt but i will be changin shortly

 

Wow, mine99 cl has 145k on it with the stock timing belt, IM gonna get her changed today...thanks guys you rock.If there are any basic engine mods you know of can you please pass them along.

 

Get a new belt at 90,000... then you won't have to worry about the motor. also have them do the water pump at the same time. kills two birds with one stone. And, YES it will kill you motor. OOPS, 145,000 get that belt changed.

 

K&N intake is a great place to start... Then you can get pulleys... Cat back exhaust... the list grows with your desire. But, do your belt and w/pump service first.