"Grumpy" <lomland@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<TOM_c.7481$Wv5.1927@newsread3.news.atl.earth link.net>...
> 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


It should be changed at 7 years/105k miles. You are at about 7 years
anyhow. Have it changed for peace of mind. Costs about $300-$400