gRmEcMgOrVeEw@mindspring.com (Gordon McGrew) wrote in
news:54obi2pkjl2o8d705k4td645i5dmorbbea@4ax.com:

>
> The car only has 75K on it but it is eight years old. I am going to
> have my mechanic do it but he suggested that I get the parts and ask
> the parts counter what they recommend changing. He wasn't sure if the
> idler pulley should be changed, for example. I have never heard of
> people doing that on Hondas. I was thinking that I need the
> following:
>
> Timing Belt
> Balance Shaft Belt
> Water Pump
> Coolant
>


Yes to all the above. Use Honda coolant.


Replace the idler pulleys every second belt change. If leaving the exisint
one, confirm its condition by wiggling and spinning it.

While you're in there, check the crank and cam seals for weepage. They're
cheap and easy to replace. If they're leaking, now is the time to swap
them.

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