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Honda CR-V Timing Belt

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#1 of 42 1998 Honda CR-V Timing Belt change by shakesb

Dec 17, 2006 (7:21 pm)

I have recently bought Pre-Owned a 1998 Honda CR-V EX from a dealer in Cleveland. The vehicle has 85000 Miles onto it. I have read in the owner manual the recommendation to change the timing belt on 105000 Miles or 84 months/7 years which-ever is earlier.
 
Can somebody guide me if the timing belt change is necessary now since there are about 20000 miles possible on this vehicle. I requested the dealer to trace through the history of the service record and he confirmed that the timing belt has not been replaced earlier. The vehicle is owned and driven in Cleveland since 1998.
 
If the belt needs to be replaced what should be the estimate for the cost?

#2 of 42 Re: 1998 Honda CR-V Timing Belt change [shakesb] by blueiedgod

Dec 18, 2006 (8:04 am)

Replying to: shakesb (Dec 17, 2006 7:21 pm)
The belt itself is about $70, but the labor is $400. If you get someone to replace the belt, have them replace the water pump as well. The pump will run about $100, but saves you the $400 in labor if it needs to be replaced a couple of months later.

#3 of 42 Timing Belt by zengs

Jan 06, 2007 (9:26 pm)

Yeah~!I had the same question.

#4 of 42 Do Valves Bend When Timing Belt Breaks in Jetta? by scubapro

Jan 07, 2007 (7:42 pm)

I have read about interference and non-interference engines and I suppose that makes some sense, but how do you find out which engine a particular car has? If I decide to buy a 2003 VW Jetta with diesel engine, will the valves possibly bend [or other engine damage occur] if/when the timing belt should break? Thanks.

#5 of 42 Re: Do Valves Bend When Timing Belt Breaks in Jetta? [scubapro] by steve_ HOST

Jan 07, 2007 (8:02 pm)

Replying to: scubapro (Jan 07, 2007 7:42 pm)
You can look up your car at Gates and they'll tell if your engine is interference or not.
 
I don't think their listing is foolproof (I think they are wrong about my minivan), so usual disclaimers.

#6 of 42 How can I tell if the timing belt has been chnged on a 2000 Honda CR-V? by charlesew

Jan 09, 2007 (8:51 pm)

How can you determine if the timing belt has been changed in a vehicle?
2000 Honda CR-V SE. 116,000 miles, appears well cared for, runs great, no service records available.
 
Charles

#7 of 42 Re: How can I tell if the timing belt has been chnged on a 2000 Honda CR-V? [charlesew] by tidester

Jan 09, 2007 (10:55 pm)

Replying to: charlesew (Jan 09, 2007 8:51 pm)
By 100,000 miles there should be some play in the chain (more than 1/2 inch). If it's fairly tight then it's probably been replaced.
 
tidester, host

#8 of 42 Re: How can I tell if the timing belt has been chnged on a 2000 Honda CR-V? by charlesew

Jan 10, 2007 (6:27 am)

Replying to: tidester (Jan 09, 2007 10:55 pm)
I'm pretty sure that 2002 was the first year for a timing chain in the CR-V.
The same procedure doesn't seem like it would apply with a timing belt.
It it does, where do you check for this play?
 
Charles

#9 of 42 Re: How can I tell if the timing belt has been chnged on a 2000 Honda CR-V? [charlesew] by tidester

Jan 10, 2007 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: charlesew (Jan 10, 2007 6:27 am)
It it does, where do you check for this play?
 
I'll leave that for someone who has specific experience with the CR-V. Anyone?
 
tidester, host

#10 of 42 2001 Honda CR-V with 65,000 mi timing and engine belts need to change?? by lkh1999

Oct 30, 2007 (12:40 pm)

The dealer recommends a "timing belt package" that costs $695.
 
Is it a rip-off?
 
Thanks,

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