Just wondering if anyone on this newsgroup has had a timing belt break on
them
and would like to share the experience with the group?
The conditions at the time, such as the age and make of vehicle,
mileage, damage that occurred, cost to repaid and end results.

"Howard" <Howardh@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ECZqd.883$Dm2.552@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> DO NOT WAIT!
> You do not want to wait for something to happen. If your belt breaks you
> can
> cause major engine damage. That $800. figure will pale in comparison. When
> a
> timing belt fails, there is no warning, so don't be fooled by how your car
> runs.
> If it were my car, I'd bring it to my dealer. I'd want to be sure that
> it's
> done right and with the best quality parts. Avoid all "back alley" guys.
> But
> if you do it outside of your dealer be sure of three things. First, be
> sure
> to do it right. Change all of the following: timing belt, balance belt,
> alternator belt, power steering belt, air conditioner belt, water pump,
> camshaft seal, balance shaft seal (make sure you have a retainer for this
> seal which was added by Honda later) and crankshaft seal and use Honda
> antifreeze to prevent any damage to your cooling system from the wrong
> coolant. Second, as I said before, use original Honda parts. They WILL
> last
> longest. Third, if your dealer does it, fine. If you do it elsewhere, be
> sure that person/shop is not just an experienced mechanic but is a Honda
> specialist. These three steps are the key to be lucky enough to have the
> opportunity to get you to be able to spend this much and more for the next
> time at 180,000 miles!
> Good luck,
> Howard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike" <powerpNOSPAM@yahoo.com>
> Newsgroups: alt.autos.honda
> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 12:05 AM
> Subject: '96 Accord 90K preventive maintenance
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> 1st time on here...
>>
>> Honda recommends preventive maintenance replacement of water pump and
> timing
>> belt at 90K.
>> I'm at 91K now and things are running fine with my '96 Accord coupe (4cyl
>> Vtec auto).
>> Should I have it done now by Honda ($800), find a good back-alley guy, or
>> just wait for something to happen?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>
>