Timing Belt

[Politix]

Need to change my timing belt atm. Would you guys consider an aftermarket one instead of a genuine Honda timing belt? Its already 120,000+ and dun wanna risk it snappin. You guys know of any cheap places to get it from that is still decent eg Bursons?

[wynode]

OEM is best unless you plan on spinning it to 9k rpm or something

[Paul1985]

definately OEM. Definately do not use CHEAP aftermarket belts, something like a spoon belt etc would be ok IMO. But no need as Wyn said.

OEM is easier to source and they are perfect anyway IMO.. the last 100,000kms+, cant go wrong. Im pretty sure they are priced around $70-100, but dont quote me on that and if getting it done at a dealership ive heard of prices ranging from $200-400 (including an OEM belt) installed. Mine cost me $200 from my local mechanic but he installed the belt incorrectly. Be careful where u get your belt done.

[Paul1985]

btw.. get it changed soon....
i was due for my second timing belt swap at 200,000kms.. it snapped at 225,000.

they can last longer, but be careful.

[ECU-MAN]

tick tick tick snap

OEM all the way

[turbo_del_sol]

tick tick tick snap

OEM all the way

:thumbsup:

[Politix]

thanks guys...my mechanic says he can do it for 220 plus part and another family friend says he can do it for 120.....so depending on how much the OEM will cost me then :thumbsup:

[chicken8]

just get it done at honda

for something that is in control of ur whole engine. and u're risking blowing up ur engine. theres really no need to save 100

just go to ur honda service department and get it done for $400 or $500

alot of ppl have had problems with normal mechanics doing major services in hondas. as hondas are a bit trickier

[newmski]

as hondas are a bit trickier
ahh yes honda engineer like to do everything a little different to the norm...good, but damn annoying for DIY people

[Politix]

yeah but these two i know are reliable though.....they are not dodgy either :confused:

[turtleEK1]

plus from what i can guess, your EK1 still has the d16y in it which means its a SOHC... much easier to do than a DOHC!

but is still room for issues if not familiar with honda engines!

[VT3C]

OEM HONDA belt is best - or go for TODA or SPOON aftermarket - not any REPCO crap etc. Make sure ehoever fits your belt remembers to re-install the belt-guides !!

[ECU-MAN]

oem belt will cost you about 50 bucks.

most decent mechanics should be ok to change it. but I have seen lots of ocations where they have got it wrong. honda timming belts are realy not that hard (espetially SOHC ). you just need to understand what your doing.

[EuroDude]

LOL I didnt change my timing belt until after 200,000km, and I thrashed the sh1te out of the engine... guess I was lucky eh?
The belt didnt really have any cracks - just some minor surface fractures. It looked ok suprisingly.

Anyhoo, yeah go for OEM for the critical parts such as the Timing belt. My friend bought a non-OEM one, it snapped after only 25000km!!! u get what u pay for ;)

[Paul1985]

yeah but these two i know are reliable though.....they are not dodgy either :confused:

Hey buddy, if you do get a mechanic with a lack of experience on hondas to do this belt swap, be sure to tell them to make sure they align the belt up to the timing marks and not the TDC marks, it will put the belt out as it did mine otherwise.. will cause you pain, and maybe a shorter engine life!!!
lol

Other than this it should be similar to swapping timing belts other makes i think.

[doriemon]

btw.. get it changed soon....
i was due for my second timing belt swap at 200,000kms.. it snapped at 225,000.

they can last longer, but be careful.

did u have to rebuilt the motor afterwards? or u put another engine in?
what engine did u have?

[Menzy]

OEM is best unless you plan on spinning it to 9k rpm or something

but thats with stock internals ??

im due to mine as well nearly 97Ks but yea im just wondring ... 9k rpm thats with or without stock