91 accord timing belt replacement?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by 91 accord, Jul 14, 2006.

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    91 accord Guest

    I"ve got a 1991 Honda Accord with 85,000 miles on it.
    It had its timimg belt replaced when it was 7 years old (1998), but it
    only had 40,000 miles on it at that time.
    Now, 8 years later (2006), the replaced timing belt only has 45,000 on
    it.
    My Question is - should I get the timing belt replaced - due to it
    being 8 years old (with only 45,000 miles on it).
    or could I wait until the belt has more miles on it.
    Currently the car gets regular use, about 12,000-15,000 miles a year.

    Thanks for any advice.
     
    91 accord, Jul 14, 2006
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    Grahame Guest

    The manual says "Every 90,000 miles or 72 months whichever comes first"
     
    Grahame, Jul 14, 2006
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    N.E.Ohio Bob Guest

    If you only drive localy, and don't mind the engine not starting
    someday, just keep an eye on the coolant level and watch for the water
    pump to start leaking. The belts should be fine for another two years or so.
    If you drive like a kid and are far from home with the car a lot, go
    ahead and spend 450.00 bucks and get the car ready for six more years of
    trouble free driving.
    Oh, and have the main relay removed and resoldered. The heat today (90
    degrees) killed mine (92 Accord,235,000 miles). bob
     
    N.E.Ohio Bob, Jul 15, 2006
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    Elle Guest

    I would replace it, per the owner's manual's interval for
    time.

    If the car idled a lot in, say, city stop and go traffic,
    then mileage is not a meaningful estimate of revolutions of
    the engine.

    Temperature changes also affect belt wear.
     
    Elle, Jul 15, 2006
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