On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:36:13 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv>
wrote:

>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.
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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.

Thanks for the confirmation.

G