Honda Car Forum

With that many miles, it is possible what the timing belt has slipped a few
teeth. It would be a very good idea to replace the belt to avoid costly
engine damage. It is possible that the belt has been replaced but the other
owner doesn't know or recall. They may have had a waterpump fail, and got a
new belt at that time. The 50,000 mile change is a bit on the low side. (I
would question why your mechanic wants all of your money) Usually Hondas of
that age require a timing belt ever 90,000 miles or every 60,000 under
extreme climates.

A good, honest mechanic won't try to get your money buy selling you
something you don't need. He'll do a job for you right, and you'll came
back when you do need something.

(but you are on borrowed time on that belt.... and you should have it
replaced)

"Anna" <anna577@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 93 Honda Civic hatchback, 169,000 miles.
>
> On the highway, it won't accelerate above 40mph. When the gas tank is
> full, or more than half-full, and the air conditioning is off, the
> acceleration is slightly improved. On local roads, I need to floor
> the gas pedal when going uphill, and the max speed is 20 mph.
>
> I had a tune-up 2 months ago: new spark plugs, fuel injectors, oil
> change, etc.
>
> Two weeks ago I was having the same acceleration problems, and
> starting problems on hot days and the mechanic replaced the
> distributor cap and some other work. Following that, the acceleration
> has been worse than usual, even though the mechanic adjusted the
> timing twice, 2 and 5 days after the distributor cap work.
>
> The mechanic suggested a timing-belt replacement, and replacement
> again at 50,000 mile intervals. I bought the car used at 120,000, and
> neither I nor the previous owner (also purchased the car used) had
> replaced the timing belt.
>
> Would replacing the timing belt fix this problem?
> Could the acceleration problem have something to do with the
> transmission.
>
> Thanks for your help!