Friend doesn't wanna get a timing belt replacement before big trip... *siigh*

[weirdichi]

His Accord is 100,800 miles and he refuses to get a timing belt change. He didn't even know you had to do it until I told him. The one thing that you gotta do on that car and he refuses to do it until we get to Portland (from Minnesota).

So what do you guys think? Will we be stuck on the side of the road or will actually make it?

1999 Accord 4-door Sedan
4-cylinder

 

[DougK62]

Probably make it, but your friend is still stupid.

 

[Kelvrick]

DUnno about the car, but does he have a chain or belt?

 

[notfred]

The car will be fine. I'd bet money on it.

 

[kami333]

What's the manual recommend, 105k?

 

[3chordcharlie]

Sounds like my parents - don't fix it until you've made a donation to the towing companies 🙁

 

[brtspears2]

If his car blows up, you can laugh and say "I told you so!"

 

[weirdichi]

Originally posted by: brtspears2
If his car blows up, you can laugh and say "I told you so!"

Yeah.. just like when Harry said that to Lloyd in the middle of Nebraska. 😀

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: kami333
What's the manual recommend, 105k?

I think SOME , not all, hondas list 90K the first change then 60K after that. You also do a water pump and seal replacment at the same time.

 

[NutBucket]

Most Hondas are on a 80k rotation. At the very least you could check the condition of the belt; see if its fraying and what not. Mainly look to see its not oil soaked. If all those things check out it'll probably be fine.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie
Sounds like my parents - don't fix it until you've made a donation to the towing companies 🙁

And in this case some money for new valves and possibly much more. Interference engines are no fun when that belt snaps.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Originally posted by: kami333
What's the manual recommend, 105k?

Thats what Honda told us. Water pump at the same time.

 

[weirdichi]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Most Hondas are on a 80k rotation. At the very least you could check the condition of the belt; see if its fraying and what not. Mainly look to see its not oil soaked. If all those things check out it'll probably be fine.

Wait.. I thought the timing belt was INSIDE the engine. How can you check it if it's inside the engine without a mechanic?

 

[Wahsapa]

timing belts are on the out side... nothings 'inside' the engine but pistons, valves and gas(not a complete list but you know what i mean).

just tell your friend you wont go on the trip because he doesnt have a timing belt. or buy one for him...

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: weirdichi

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Most Hondas are on a 80k rotation. At the very least you could check the condition of the belt; see if its fraying and what not. Mainly look to see its not oil soaked. If all those things check out it'll probably be fine.

Wait.. I thought the timing belt was INSIDE the engine. How can you check it if it's inside the engine without a mechanic?

The belt should be located under a plastic cover. Buy a Hayne's repair manual for the Accord to familiarize your friend with the parts and their locations for the Honda.

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech

Originally posted by: weirdichi

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Most Hondas are on a 80k rotation. At the very least you could check the condition of the belt; see if its fraying and what not. Mainly look to see its not oil soaked. If all those things check out it'll probably be fine.

Wait.. I thought the timing belt was INSIDE the engine. How can you check it if it's inside the engine without a mechanic?

The belt should be located under a plastic cover. Buy a Hayne's repair manual for the Accord to familiarize your friend with the parts and their locations for the Honda.

Dunno if they have one for Honda but Bentley > Hayne's 🙂

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: XietyCOM

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech

Originally posted by: weirdichi

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Most Hondas are on a 80k rotation. At the very least you could check the condition of the belt; see if its fraying and what not. Mainly look to see its not oil soaked. If all those things check out it'll probably be fine.

Wait.. I thought the timing belt was INSIDE the engine. How can you check it if it's inside the engine without a mechanic?

The belt should be located under a plastic cover. Buy a Hayne's repair manual for the Accord to familiarize your friend with the parts and their locations for the Honda.

Dunno if they have one for Honda but Bentley > Hayne's 🙂

Also, Bentley > Honda. 😛

 

[rh71]

1) is that an interference engine ?

2) does the way you drive your car (high revs, heavy acceleration frequently) affect how soon you are likely to need a new belt ?

- I'm at 80k and still original belts on my '95 Isuzu Rodeo SUV but I'm always easy on the gas... always have been the last 9 years. I know it's heavy though. I'm thinking about the belts every time I drive the car.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Wahsapa
timing belts are on the out side... nothings 'inside' the engine but pistons, valves and gas(not a complete list but you know what i mean).

just tell your friend you wont go on the trip because he doesnt have a timing belt. or buy one for him...

Buy one for him? While the belt isn't very expensive the labor to replace it frequently is. Cost me $600 to replace on my last car.

 

[Kelvrick]

On an I4 civic, shoudln't cost more then 400 to replace the belt, pump and all that.

EDIT: Accord, not civic.

 

[Shawn]

Take the valve cover off and look at it. Should take no longer than 15min.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: rh71
1) is that an interference engine ?

2) does the way you drive your car (high revs, heavy acceleration frequently) affect how soon you are likely to need a new belt ?

- I'm at 80k and still original belts on my '95 Isuzu Rodeo SUV but I'm always easy on the gas... always have been the last 9 years. I know it's heavy though. I'm thinking about the belts every time I drive the car.

V6? Supposed to be replaced at 60k miles. If it is the 3.2l V6, it is not an interference engine. If the belt breaks the engine will just stop running until you get the belt replaced.

 

[NutBucket]

Honda hasn't made a non-interference 4 banger in about 15 years.

Also, there are no Bentley manuals for Hondas; Helms publishes the service manuals.

IIRC you don't have to pull the valve cover. About 4 or 5 10mm bolts on the plastic cover behind the accessory belts will reveal the cam gear. I don't think you really even need to pull the power steering belt.