Why doesn't Honda use a chain instead of a high maintenance belt?
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
>