Originally Posted By: JZiggy
Though erring on the side of caution is always the best way to go, especially when the stakes are high... in my limited experience of changing timing belts on Hondas the old belts always seemed to be in good shape. Even the one with 270k miles on it. However, I always found another issue that justified the procedure, such as a grainy-sounding tensioner bearing or a leaky crank seal.
Yes, I am used to having to replace the belts when the WP leaks.
Though erring on the side of caution is always the best way to go, especially when the stakes are high... in my limited experience of changing timing belts on Hondas the old belts always seemed to be in good shape. Even the one with 270k miles on it. However, I always found another issue that justified the procedure, such as a grainy-sounding tensioner bearing or a leaky crank seal.
Yes, I am used to having to replace the belts when the WP leaks.
