Thanks for the replies, everybody!!
Guess I'll be tearing into that timing belt real soon.

Ivan Vegvary


"Ivan Vegvary" <ivan@reelart.us> wrote in message
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> '94 Honda Accord Station Wagon. Currently 120,000 miles.
> Owner's manual states that the timing belt should be replaced at 140,000
> miles. Then, through a subscript, it says "Recommended Only"
>
> What is the meaning of this phrase (Recommended Only). Seriously,
> everything in the maintenance schedule is a "recommendation", in my
> opinion.
>
> Is this really a fabric belt that "must" be replaced before it breaks, or,
> is it a metal chain that stretches and is "recommended" to be replaced
> when the automatic tensioner is beyond function due to excessive stretch.
>
> All comments appreciated.
>
> Needless to say, the local mechanic claims that the belt should have been
> replaced at 60k miles and every 60k miles thereafter.
>
> Ivan Vegvary
>