How long before changing timing belt??
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How long before changing timing belt??
Has anyone replaced their timing belt yet?? If so, at how many miles?? The book says around 60K........but I think our belts can hang in there much longer.
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if you drive in 110F, or -20F temps, then it should be changed at 60K miles
if not, change at 100K miles
our cars have interfering engines, which means if a belt snaps your going to have major internal damage...which i dont think is a good thing...
if not, change at 100K miles
our cars have interfering engines, which means if a belt snaps your going to have major internal damage...which i dont think is a good thing...
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i'd say get it doen 60k..if not then 80k. but i would get it done at 60k..
$1000 bucks?? hm...duno bout that but labor is a ***** when it comes to chaning timing belts..i would say around 400bcuks u can get it done. i may be wrong
$1000 bucks?? hm...duno bout that but labor is a ***** when it comes to chaning timing belts..i would say around 400bcuks u can get it done. i may be wrong
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Now our engines are similar to the Accord V6, and I have had the timing belt replaced. It cost me $450 CDN including the belts, water pump. I cannot see our TLs costing much more.
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The '02s were marketed as having no required service until 105K miles. Other than routine oil and filter changes, coolant flushes, brake pad replacements, air filter changes (and other wear items), you shouldn't have to do anything else to the car. Timing belts are usually good for 100K miles or more. But because you can't see them, you can't tell if it is wearing or not and when it goes, you're stranded. The belt itself only costs around $30 but the labor to replace it is expensive (usually $200-$300). Like someone else said, while they've got the side of the engine that far apart, changing the water pump isn't that much more expensive. I plan on keeping this car for 10 years, and I plan to change timing belt and serpentine belts at 100K (unless they show premature wear).
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If at all possible, don't get it done at the dealer. They WILL charge you $1000 with water pump replacement. Find a good mechanic and you should be able to get it done for around $400. I would think from my past expeirence that 60,000 miles is too soon, but 100,000 may be pushing it.
I had a '92 Prelude and the belt broke at 102K. Cost me $2200 for a rebuilt engine. When the belt snaps is messes up the entire engine and bends the valves.
I had a '92 Prelude and the belt broke at 102K. Cost me $2200 for a rebuilt engine. When the belt snaps is messes up the entire engine and bends the valves.
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Originally posted by evsweat1
From what i hear this service with the timing belt is over $1000 bucks and i understand it's a rubber belt why is this so expensive?
From what i hear this service with the timing belt is over $1000 bucks and i understand it's a rubber belt why is this so expensive?
It cost me $500 US on my Vigor. That included the water pump replacement. $1000 seems high, unless that's the whole maintenance, including spark plug replacement,etc.
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The last time I did it (87 Legend) it cost me about $250-$300 in parts alone. This included all Acura parts: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Idler Pulley & Antifreeze plus some aftermarket fanbelts. Standard labor rate at a friends shop was $200-$300 on top of that when I asked about it. I did the work myself, twice (109,000 & 205,000 mi). Took me longer than a shop but not that difficult on the '87.
The recommended interval for the 87 was around 90K-100K. I was on borrowed time for the first change but the belt still looked good, no cracks. The idler was pretty rough though, which could be just as catastrophic.
The recommended interval for the 87 was around 90K-100K. I was on borrowed time for the first change but the belt still looked good, no cracks. The idler was pretty rough though, which could be just as catastrophic.
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I would get the dealer to do this job. It is very labour intensive and they know these cars well. I would not trust a mechanic down the street as although they may have done timing belts before, not necessarily for you're vehicle.
Also, make sure you do the waterpump as it is about a $60 part and to do it separately is the same labour. Take it from somebody who knows. I had the timing belt done on my 1992 Accord, and about 2 months later the water pump went. The same labour, about $300 had to be performed. The dealer did not tell me about the water pump, when I had my timing belt done. I freaked, and they ended up not charging me the labour.
Also, make sure you do the waterpump as it is about a $60 part and to do it separately is the same labour. Take it from somebody who knows. I had the timing belt done on my 1992 Accord, and about 2 months later the water pump went. The same labour, about $300 had to be performed. The dealer did not tell me about the water pump, when I had my timing belt done. I freaked, and they ended up not charging me the labour.
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The timing belt on my old Vigor was shot after 50,000 miles. My mom had that car before me, she drove it for about 45,000 and she never revved it about 4000 RPMs. You know when your timing belt starts to slip, the enginge starts revving really funny, or it'll rev really high but the car won't move much. I found it pretty odd the timing belt went so soon in that car, so did the service guys. Hopefully that was just a rare problem and most of Acura's timing belts are fine.
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All I can say is err on the side of caution. Honda/Acura motors will destroy the valves if the belt slips or breaks. This is a design that some manufactures use and I'm not sure why but when the belt breaks the piston will reach TDC and hit the valve requiring major reconstructive surgery on your motor.
Trust me on this one, I've seen it so many times before in Honda vehicles.
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Trust me on this one, I've seen it so many times before in Honda vehicles.
Shane
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Originally posted by Hammerton
All I can say is err on the side of caution. Honda/Acura motors will destroy the valves if the belt slips or breaks. This is a design that some manufactures use and I'm not sure why but when the belt breaks the piston will reach TDC and hit the valve requiring major reconstructive surgery on your motor.
Trust me on this one, I've seen it so many times before in Honda vehicles.
Shane
All I can say is err on the side of caution. Honda/Acura motors will destroy the valves if the belt slips or breaks. This is a design that some manufactures use and I'm not sure why but when the belt breaks the piston will reach TDC and hit the valve requiring major reconstructive surgery on your motor.
Trust me on this one, I've seen it so many times before in Honda vehicles.
Shane
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Originally posted by Hammerton
Isn't there another manufacture that does the same thing. I know Ford, Chevy, Toyota and I thing Nissan are safe. BTW, my ford truck would smoke your TL-S, you wouldn't have a chance(Stock 0-60 in 5.8 secs)!
Isn't there another manufacture that does the same thing. I know Ford, Chevy, Toyota and I thing Nissan are safe. BTW, my ford truck would smoke your TL-S, you wouldn't have a chance(Stock 0-60 in 5.8 secs)!
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Re: goaub
Originally posted by Hammerton
Isn't there another manufacture that does the same thing. I know Ford, Chevy, Toyota and I thing Nissan(maybe I was mistaken on this one) are safe. BTW, my ford truck would smoke your TL-S, you wouldn't have a chance(Stock 0-60 in 5.8 secs)
Isn't there another manufacture that does the same thing. I know Ford, Chevy, Toyota and I thing Nissan(maybe I was mistaken on this one) are safe. BTW, my ford truck would smoke your TL-S, you wouldn't have a chance(Stock 0-60 in 5.8 secs)
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