In article <jason-1104050935500001@pm4-broad-29.snlo.dialup.fix.net>,
jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:

> The valves were adjusted several years ago. Should I have the valves
> adjusted? If not, when should I have the valves adjusted again?

Recently, Honda has been saying "adjust valves only when noisy." I
don't know if this applies to your Accord. I think it's so easy on the
4 cyl models, they specify it at every 30K miles.

I know the "noisy" recommendation applies to my V6 Odyssey; I think it's
because adjusting valves on that baby is expensive, and they don't want
the customer to think that it's an expensive vehicle to maintain. My
mechanic (Honda-trained, works for the dealership, the only guy I'll
take my car to) says if you can hear the noise, it's too late.



> The timing belt has NEVER been changed. Should I have the mechanic change
> it? If not, when should the timing belt be changed and the water pump
> replaced?

I think your owner's manual says 90K miles or 6 years, whichever comes
first. You're at the 6 year mark.

It's a gamble; Honda makes interference engines, so if the belt breaks,
you ruin the engine.