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#1539 of 1548 Timing Belt question by abidk Nov 12, 2009 (11:00 am)
I recently bought a 97 accord with 85k on it. The manual recommends changing the timing belt at 105k or every 7 years. The car is 12 years old and looks in generally good shape but i have no idea what state the timing belt is in or if it was ever replaced. To replace the timing belt/water pump would cost about 500 bucks and I bought this car for under 5 grand as a cheap car to not spend money on. Is it really risky not changing it, because I want to avoid preventative maintenance costs on a car I bought so I wouldnt be spending money, or would I be risking severe damage? Basically, what kind of damage could I expect if the belt breaks, and is that something I should worry about before 105k (because it has been past the 7 years or is that not too important)? Replies to this message: thegraduate (Nov 12, 2009 11:48 am) abidk (Nov 13, 2009 6:46 am)
#1540 of 1548 Re: Timing Belt question [abidk] by thegraduate Nov 12, 2009 (11:48 am)
Replying to: abidk (Nov 12, 2009 11:00 am) Basically, what kind of damage could I expect if the belt breaks, and is that something I should worry about before 105k (because it has been past the 7 years or is that not too important)?   That's very important; time causes belts to deteriorate (just as other components). If the belt fails, you're looking at, to put it simply, engine failure. You'd need a replacement engine for the car.   Spend the $500; it can't be overlooked, and you're really on borrowed time. Just make sure when you have the timing belt done you get the water pump done. Most mechanics will tell you this since the big cost here is labor, and the same labor is required to do both. When I did mine, it was going to be $400 for the belt, or $478 for both ($400 + Water Pump Cost); there was no other labor charge for the pump. I own a '96 with the 2.2L I-4 engine (and the book says 90k, not 105k). If yours is a 4-cylinder and indeed a '97 model (as pictured below), it should be done at 90k miles. In 1998, they upped it to 105k.   Replies to this message: abidk (Nov 13, 2009 6:46 am)
#1541 of 1548 Re: Looking for Advice on a Possessed 1995 Accord [thelemon] by thelemon Nov 13, 2009 (5:46 am)
Replying to: thelemon (Sep 17, 2009 5:14 am) Hey there. I wanted to ask something else about a new development on this car. I replaced the brake lines in 2006 and the gas lines in 2008 and am now told that they are both starting to rust again.   I have had this car Krown'd (undercoated every year that I owned it since 2006). Is this even possible? Is there a such thing as 'surface rust' on these lines. Sorry that these are lame questions but I cannot see any way that lines this new could rust again so quickly ... even in the Great White North. The lines were exposed under the advisement of a mechanic (so that the crap would not accumulate in the shield).   Anyway, lame duck question, but how is this possible? I park it on asphault   Thanks, TheLemon
#1542 of 1548 Re: Timing Belt question [thegraduate] by abidk Nov 13, 2009 (6:46 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 12, 2009 11:48 am) Thanks for the reponse, I was thinking the same thing. I figured I may as well get it done cause if I dont do it now I know I will have to in the next two or three years anyway if I am planning on keeping it 3 years or more I may as well get it over with now instead of risking it.   Incidentally, I did just check the manual and it definitely says 105k, with the exception of 65k for extreme temperatures. I guess they changed it from 96 to 97.
#1543 of 1548 Re: Temprature Fluxuations [luth1334] by skyking49 Nov 30, 2009 (7:33 am)
Replying to: luth1334 (Sep 15, 2009 12:33 pm) Sorry about the late reply but if you have a place like Advanced Auto they will haul out a computer and hook it up to your car for free and get any error codes and tell you what they mean. The best part is it is FREE. My plug was located behind the Ash Tray. May be too late to help you with this problem but it may help down the road.
#1544 of 1548 Re: Honda Wipers and Suspension [skyking49] by skyking49 Nov 30, 2009 (7:34 am)
Replying to: skyking49 (Sep 11, 2009 10:01 am) Forgot to add that the wipers will work if I hold down the control arm. What could be the problem?
#1545 of 1548 The starter has left ... by chlewle Dec 01, 2009 (7:10 am)
My starter has broken free and I'm looking to replace it, can anyone tell me what size the bolts are to hold the ears in place? It is a 1996 Honda Accord 5 speed... Help! Replies to this message: Trhenning (Dec 01, 2009 8:10 am)
#1546 of 1548 Re: The starter has left ... [chlewle] by Trhenning Dec 01, 2009 (8:10 am)
Replying to: chlewle (Dec 01, 2009 7:10 am) Your local honda dealer should sell these bolts, not too expensive if I remember correctly (somewhere to the tune of $3-$7). I usually ask for 20% off and get it too. I think the main problem is, were you able to get your old botls completely out?   Best,   Tim
#1547 of 1548 Re: sputtering [wrencher1966] by rhvoiles Dec 02, 2009 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: wrencher1966 (Dec 22, 2005 2:10 pm) I had the same problem with a 1995 Honda Civic SI. I finally diagnosed the problem resulting from the coil pack that is located under the Distributor cap. Be careful removing the wires as the protective coating may break off. I purchased one at NAPA and that did the trick.
#1548 of 1548 bouncing tach issue solved!! by erock64 Dec 02, 2009 (8:18 pm)
My 97 accord with120,000 miles. The tach would bounce around and then flat line after about 10 min. from cold start. Also the engine would hesitate in conjunction with the tach. Replaced the dist to solve the tach issue($90 used) and the a new coil fixed the hesitation. Hope this can help someone else.

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