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I do not know the mileage on my timing belt and want to inspect it to
see if it should be replaced.
What is the best way to do this inspection adequately with the least
amount of disassembly. [Is the answer, remove the valve cover to expose
the upper part of the belt? or is that not good enough for a propper
inspection?]
Any related advice appreciated.
I understand replacement is somewhat complicated and could take an
experienced mechanic about 2 to 3 hours.
Plse email responsed directly to richardbentz@gmail.com
Thnx
Dick

"richardbentz@gmail.com" <richardbentz@gmail.com> wrote in
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> I do not know the mileage on my timing belt and want to inspect it to
> see if it should be replaced.
> What is the best way to do this inspection adequately with the least
> amount of disassembly. [Is the answer, remove the valve cover to expose
> the upper part of the belt? or is that not good enough for a propper
> inspection?]


Won't tell you a thing. The teeth can look perfect outwardly, but the
internal fibers will be on their last legs.

If you're not sure when it was done last, get it done now. If the belt
breaks, you're looking at potential valve damage that could be uneconomical
to fix.


> Any related advice appreciated.
> I understand replacement is somewhat complicated and could take an
> experienced mechanic about 2 to 3 hours.


Yes.

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replace it



<richardbentz@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I do not know the mileage on my timing belt and want to inspect it to
> see if it should be replaced.
> What is the best way to do this inspection adequately with the least
> amount of disassembly. [Is the answer, remove the valve cover to expose
> the upper part of the belt? or is that not good enough for a propper
> inspection?]
> Any related advice appreciated.
> I understand replacement is somewhat complicated and could take an
> experienced mechanic about 2 to 3 hours.
> Plse email responsed directly to richardbentz@gmail.com
> Thnx
> Dick
>

I did do the belt, water pump and idler; so I will be good for a
while. It took my mechanic about 4 hours @ $ 65 per hour. Not cheap,
but necessary.

I did not use a Honda timing belt, so I guess I'd better stick to a 60
K mi replacement interval for the future.

Thnx

Dick

richardbentz@gmail.com wrote:
> I did do the belt, water pump and idler; so I will be good for a
> while. It took my mechanic about 4 hours @ $ 65 per hour. Not cheap,
> but necessary.
>
> I did not use a Honda timing belt, so I guess I'd better stick to a 60
> K mi replacement interval for the future.
>
> Thnx
>
> Dick

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Regarding Honda TB: I called NAPA, and they want $86 for a gates . . I
called Honda and they want $82 for a HOnda. All prices are CDN.

'Curly'

What means CDN ?

Dick

richardbentz@gmail.com wrote:

> What means CDN ?

Canadian dollars.