"Tegger" <invalid@invalid.inv> wrote in message
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> crustybutthole <crusty@butt.hole> wrote in
> news:qt9qd51gm5udrm6cba1ldrkivsu012pevk@4ax.com:
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>> 2002 CRV with 91,000 miles. Did some routine maintenance this weekend,
>> and was looking through the owners manual to check the recommended
>> time and/or mileage to replace the timing belt. I saw no reference in
>> the manual for replacing the timing belt. Did some checking on-line
>> and read that in 2002 and newer, Honda went with a timing chain. I was
>> not aware of this (my '04 Accord - V6 - has a belt). I was just
>> looking for additional confirmation from the experts here. Is that
>> correct? The 2002 CRV does not have a timing belt that needs
>> replacement? Thanks.
>>
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> Yep. The belt went out with the B20 engine, whose last year was 2001. Your
> K24 has a chain.
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> Unlike the old-style chains of yore, the CR-V's chain has a really long,
> slinkily curved tensioner that won't wear down like the old tiny "shoe"
> tensioners did.

Is it a duplex or single row chain. That can affect life.

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> Change your oil according to the schedule in the Owner's Manual and the
> chain will last the life of the engine.
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> Tegger
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