Hello,

I know this is probably a question that is asked too often, but I searched the archives and found too many different answers.

My wife has has her 1999 Honda Accord EX 4cyl since it was new. It has 59xxx miles. According to the 'normal' maintenance schedule, the 60k service is an oil change and a bunch of checks (text from Honda web site included at bottom of post).

The question:
When should the timing belt be replaced? It is NOT listed any any maintenance schedule on the Honda web site.

Thanks in advance,
richardp


from the Honda website http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Mainten..._schedule.asp?

60,000 miles/4 yrs

Services to be performed:
Replace engine oil, filter and drain plug washer with Genuine Honda Parts.
Inspect and rotate tires.
Inspect wiper blades.
Check/adjust fluid levels.
Road test.
Replace air filter with Genuine Honda Parts.
Inspect belts, hoses, fuel lines and exhaust system.
Inspect front and rear brake assemblies.
Inspect steering system, suspension components, alignment and parking brake.

Contact your dealer to schedule a service visit.

 

Timing belt replacement on 6th gen F23 is at 105,000 miles.

 

I second that.

 

What Im wondering is why it is in fact 105k on the F23, but 90k on the F22. Shouldnt it be the same belt? And if when the belt is replaced on the F22, why is only good for another 90k miles? My guess would be that when its replaced with the newer belt, it should be good for the same 105k miles. If I find out the belts are identical, Im saving my money until 105,000 miles on the 96!

 

The mileage on the belt can likely go well past 100k however, as a matter of safety you should replace the belt before signs of wear. I have a bud running 168k on his Tegs OE belt....

If you are concerned I'd pull back the black plastic cover near the oil cap and check the belt condition. You'll also want to replace the water pump and balancer shaft belts too when the timing belt is changed.

I've seen more honda's with destroyed engines over old seized waterpumps then snapped timing belts.

 

They wanted $700 to replace my timing belt, water pump and exterior belts (98 Accord V6).

I replaced them for about $200 (OEM).

You'll need a special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley when you remove the center bolt and when you properly torque it (182 ft.lbs.). I made one for myself.

 

Could you tell me how you made the special tool? I am going to replace the timing belt myself, and this is the only item stoping me...

 

heh thats alot of work but good luck, if i were u i would wait until at least 85-90k to do all that crazy work even though honda can gove over 100k with same belt and yeah a good mechanic thats know honda would charge $200 and do a excellent job. my car is 8yrs old and only 80k i need to stop driving.