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Old 06 Sep 2004, 10:29 am
Googamooga
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Default Re: 90 integra broken timing belt

It was on my 2nd belt, it had 170,000 miles on it. It failed somewhat
prematurely since the waterpump gave out and it started to overheat often. It
got real bad when I went to Walmart for an oil change, they did something and
the water pump causing the water pump to leak water like a river, I had to fill
the reservoir up 2 times on the ride home.

The mechanic was a bit fishy, I told him since the engine was most likely a
goner I would probably give it to the junk yard, he then offered to take it off
my hands if I couldn't find a junk yard who will take it.

Since its a 90 model, the junk yard refused to pay for it, it has no rust, the
transmission is in great shape, but they were saying its too old and they have
too many cars like it in their lot already.

So now I have decided to give it to a friend in need. Most mechanics he had
talked to don't know how to test for damage before cashing out for the timing
belt and water pump. I will be sure to mention to him about the head removal
for inspection.

thanks
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