Thanks for the input info. I don't know if my Honda engine is a "Interence
Engine" or not but I don't want to take a chance so I'll change out the
timing belt.
Glenn

"Elle" <honda.lioness@spamnocox.net> wrote in message
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> Yes, timing belt material does deteriorate with time. Plus, in theory the
> miles you may have spent a lot of time at idle, accumulating no miles on
> the odometer but certainly accumulating run time on the engine and its
> parts. Have the timing belt changed.
>
> "Glenn" <glowry@swbell.net> wrote
>> My owners's manual for my 2001 Honda Accord EX V6 states that the timig
>> belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles or 7 years which ever comes
>> first. The problem is I only have 26,600 miles on the car but the Honda
>> service department that I contacted stated the timing belt should be
>> replaced due to the 7 year rule. I know that tires will deteriorate with
>> age, sun/weather, but I,m not to sure if that apply to a timing belt. I
>> would appreciate any information/advice on this subject. Thanks.
>>
>> Glenn Lowry
>>
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