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Old 12 Aug 2004, 07:51 am
John Ings
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Default Re: Questions after changed the timing belt for my 96 Accord

On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 07:59:37 -0400, "Trident"
<trident9440@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi there,
>I got a couple of questions after changed the timing belt and water bump
>yesterday.
>1. How to tell the replaced timing belt is still in good condition or not? I
>checked old timing belt, it is still like a new one to my eyes.


That's normal. Despite what the shop manual says, you can't tell an
old belt that's about to break from a brand new one.

>2. After replaced the timing belt, am I suppose to get a little more power
>when driving?


No.

>3. After changed the timing belt, a new problem occured that when the engine
>is over 2500rpm, I can feel the accelerate pad is slightly shaking, what
>could be the problem? It does not have this problem before. Just wondering
>if the mechanic did something wrong or this is not a real problem for a new
>belt?


I think you're just suffering from a case of automotive hypochondria.
:-)


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