Canadian and US Civic have same components (timing belt). The drastic
weather changes in the northern country might explain the early timing
belt maintenance schedule (at 60k oppose to 100k).

Considering that the 98 Civic has potentially 6 years on the belt, I
would change it. The odds are that previous owner didn't changed it,
since actual maintenance schedule is at 100k.

Apparently, an old timing belt may not show signs of wear, but I'd lean
toward the cautious side. (unless the engine is a p.o.s and wrecking it
wouldn't be such a bad thing)

Pars
98 Civic Hatch

Caroline wrote:
>
> Assuming you drive in the United States, 105k miles.
>
> http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...preset663Gates
>
> For Canadians, go to
> http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndY...eCalculator.ht
> m
>
> "Grumpy" <lomland@verizon.net> wrote
> > I just purchased a 1998 Honda civic with 70000 miles. It did not come with
> > an owners manual.
> >
> > Can someone tell me when the timing belt should be changed.
> >
> > Is it past due?
> >
> > Thank you in advance for your help