cbrig

Has anybody ever had a timing belt break?

Is it absolutely necessary to have it changed out at the prescribed times?

Rexorg

No, but if it does your engine is toast. I would change it way before the 100K mark, like at 60K just to be safe.

Jimmay

I had mine done at around 135k. I also had the water pump replaces. They say every 60k but i think thats just a way to make more money but my service ran around 1k. I did get a fully loaded TSX loaner for a day though....that thing was kinda fun to drive.

onebadna1nsx

changing mines at 88K

Zipho

not worth the risk with an interference motor

Ken1997TL

You should be ok up to 100,000 miles or 8 years.

jawbreaker06

I have a 96 rl i picked up this past January.... 138,000 miles

The vehicle was in decent shape, but needed some TLC. I asked the lady I bought it from if she had replaced the timing belts on it & she said yes.

I then asked her if she had a receipt or proof that it was done recently & she couldn't find it.

So my question is should I beleive her or change it to be on the safe side?

I have recently done:

Spark plugs
Ignition Coils
Egr valve & pipe
Intake manifold Cleaning & replaced the gaskets of course
Cabin & reg Air Filter
Motor Flush & upgraded Oil
Control Arm
Front & Rear brakes
Sway bar link & trailing arm (rear-driver side)

Only paid $ 3,000 for it!!

97_RLer

You can check your timing belt condition thru a peep hole on the upper cover (left and right) of the timing belt whether it is good or not. You may need a flash light to see better. Or you can just simply detach any side of upper cover for better check.