Timing belt replacement
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Timing belt replacement
My 00 tl is approaching 80000 miles. I just read the "Car Talk" web sit and the they say a timing belt should be changed every 60000 miles. I've gotten different quotes ranging from 70 to 90000 form various dealers. Acura recommends change at 105000. Any ideas?? Who's right??
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Originally Posted by richard52
My 00 tl is approaching 80000 miles. I just read the "Car Talk" web sit and the they say a timing belt should be changed every 60000 miles. I've gotten different quotes ranging from 70 to 90000 form various dealers. Acura recommends change at 105000. Any ideas?? Who's right??
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the average cost at the dealer is around 800. at which point the recomend you change the water pump also (since its so labor intensed getting to it, might as well do it all at the same time. check with your manual. 100k is about the norm. dont worry if you hit 100,001 miles that its going to fail, it wont. 185,000 and running strong on mine
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
the average cost at the dealer is around 800. at which point the recomend you change the water pump also (since its so labor intensed getting to it, might as well do it all at the same time. check with your manual. 100k is about the norm. dont worry if you hit 100,001 miles that its going to fail, it wont. 185,000 and running strong on mine ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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hoW much just for the belt...? i wanna leave it in my trunk in case it does fail so i can just get it towed and replaced. rather than leaving the car inoperatable for a couple of days waiting for the belt to come in to my local mech.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
the average cost at the dealer is around 800. at which point the recomend you change the water pump also (since its so labor intensed getting to it, might as well do it all at the same time. check with your manual. 100k is about the norm. dont worry if you hit 100,001 miles that its going to fail, it wont. 185,000 and running strong on mine ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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there are no symptoms of failure.
you cant just simply put a new one on if it breaks. if it breaks so does your engine (meaning rebuild or new one)
no signs to look for. if you know what your doing (not a easy job) you can inspect it and look for crackin or fraying)
yes im serious, i have 185k on the original. IM NOT worried. its a recomendation based on average life. average life of the car at those miles would take atleast 7 years and in that time the belt can get dry and cracked. ive gotten over 300k on previous honda's (friends have also).
you cant just simply put a new one on if it breaks. if it breaks so does your engine (meaning rebuild or new one)
no signs to look for. if you know what your doing (not a easy job) you can inspect it and look for crackin or fraying)
yes im serious, i have 185k on the original. IM NOT worried. its a recomendation based on average life. average life of the car at those miles would take atleast 7 years and in that time the belt can get dry and cracked. ive gotten over 300k on previous honda's (friends have also).
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seems to me you're taking a chance by not changing the belt. the problem is if it goes so does the engine not to mention the inconvenience and potential danger involved if it goes at the wrong time. in my view i'd rather be safe tha sorry so iguess i'll be changing it soon or maybe this is a good excuse to get a new car!
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Originally Posted by richard52
seems to me you're taking a chance by not changing the belt. the problem is if it goes so does the engine not to mention the inconvenience and potential danger involved if it goes at the wrong time. in my view i'd rather be safe tha sorry so iguess i'll be changing it soon or maybe this is a good excuse to get a new car!
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I am gonna be waiting for mine aswell. Local Acura dealer quoted me close to $1300 for my 102k miles service . . HiGHWAY ROBBERY ! ! ! Do you reccomend going thru just a regular mechanic . .
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Originally Posted by sbuswell
so signs of wear, only inspecting timing belt yourself. How do you do that?
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Originally Posted by MikePA
Remove the inspection cover on the passenger (top) end of the engine.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
there are no symptoms of failure.
you cant just simply put a new one on if it breaks. if it breaks so does your engine (meaning rebuild or new one)
no signs to look for. if you know what your doing (not a easy job) you can inspect it and look for crackin or fraying)
yes im serious, i have 185k on the original. IM NOT worried. its a recomendation based on average life. average life of the car at those miles would take atleast 7 years and in that time the belt can get dry and cracked. ive gotten over 300k on previous honda's (friends have also).
you cant just simply put a new one on if it breaks. if it breaks so does your engine (meaning rebuild or new one)
no signs to look for. if you know what your doing (not a easy job) you can inspect it and look for crackin or fraying)
yes im serious, i have 185k on the original. IM NOT worried. its a recomendation based on average life. average life of the car at those miles would take atleast 7 years and in that time the belt can get dry and cracked. ive gotten over 300k on previous honda's (friends have also).
I was told that cars today have non-interference timing belts - meaning if one breaks, the engine doesn't destroy itself. I believe if the 1998 Camry had a non-interference timing belt (and it definitely did, the invoice for the replacement was $1006 after labor), then surely our 3.2TL's have the same non-interference setups.
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i don't belive it does. it seems to me i remember reading on the "car talk"web site that acura engines have and interference setup which means that if it blows so does the engine.
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
Far be it from me to doubt your expertise on Acuras, but I was with my best friend in Arkansas early this month when his timing belt broke on his 1998 Camry at 111k miles. It just shut off, there was no damage to the engine.
I was told that cars today have non-interference timing belts - meaning if one breaks, the engine doesn't destroy itself. I believe if the 1998 Camry had a non-interference timing belt (and it definitely did, the invoice for the replacement was $1006 after labor), then surely our 3.2TL's have the same non-interference setups.
I was told that cars today have non-interference timing belts - meaning if one breaks, the engine doesn't destroy itself. I believe if the 1998 Camry had a non-interference timing belt (and it definitely did, the invoice for the replacement was $1006 after labor), then surely our 3.2TL's have the same non-interference setups.
timing belts can break even brand new ones. my friend had one put on around 150k on his prelude, 2k after the new one was installed (professionally) it broke. your just pretty unlucky to have one break
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
I was told that cars today have non-interference timing belts - meaning if one breaks, the engine doesn't destroy itself. I believe if the 1998 Camry had a non-interference timing belt (and it definitely did, the invoice for the replacement was $1006 after labor), then surely our 3.2TL's have the same non-interference setups.
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Originally Posted by MikePA
There's no such thing as a 'non-interence timing belt'. It's the engine that's either interference or free running. In an interferece engine, the open valves and the pistons occupy the same space in the cylinder, just not at the same time. When the belt breaks, piston meets valves.
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Originally Posted by heehaaw
TL first timing belt replacement according to Acura is at 160,000kms (approx 96,000 miles)
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actually shit wad, if you read carefully you'll see that i said "approx 96,000 miles". i'll point out the keyword in that sentence, its APPROX.
but seeing as though you think you're the shit, i'll let you know that YOU are in fact wrong. if you want to be completely precise about it (and it seems like you do), then 160,000 kilometers = 99,419.3908 miles.
eagerly awaiting your attempt to burn me back.
but seeing as though you think you're the shit, i'll let you know that YOU are in fact wrong. if you want to be completely precise about it (and it seems like you do), then 160,000 kilometers = 99,419.3908 miles.
eagerly awaiting your attempt to burn me back.
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Originally Posted by heehaaw
actually shit wad, if you read carefully you'll see that i said "approx 96,000 miles". i'll point out the keyword in that sentence, its APPROX.
but seeing as though you think you're the shit, i'll let you know that YOU are in fact wrong. if you want to be completely precise about it (and it seems like you do), then 160,000 kilometers = 99,419.3908 miles.
eagerly awaiting your attempt to burn me back.
but seeing as though you think you're the shit, i'll let you know that YOU are in fact wrong. if you want to be completely precise about it (and it seems like you do), then 160,000 kilometers = 99,419.3908 miles.
eagerly awaiting your attempt to burn me back.
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
good point 03coupev6.
BTW, I'm at 110,000 miles and running strong. I'd rather save that $1100 for a down payment on my next ride!
BTW, I'm at 110,000 miles and running strong. I'd rather save that $1100 for a down payment on my next ride!
..and if your engine goes cuz of a broken timing belt then you will have to pay much more than 1100$...
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If anyone here is wondering what happens in an interferance engine, take a look at this picture. This valve is from my CRX, broke a retainer, basically the same effect as if a timing belt were to break, BENT valve(s). This is what happens when the piston comes up and valve is still open.
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Originally Posted by richard52
has anyone had a belt go or know of someone who blew one? if so how old was the car and what was the milage.
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