Lost the timing belt on my 1986 Accord LXi Sedan at 60 miles per hour...
coasted to a controlled stop...no engine damage. I was lucky. Happened in
a construction zone...not pretty. Don't even risk it.
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednftGX45K9zHcRVn-uw@rogers.com...
> 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
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>