Questions after changed the timing belt for my 96 Accord

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Trident, Aug 12, 2004.

  1. Trident

    Trident Guest

    Hi there,
    I got a couple of questions after changed the timing belt and water bump
    yesterday.
    1. How to tell the replaced timing belt is still in good condition or not? I
    checked old timing belt, it is still like a new one to my eyes.
    2. After replaced the timing belt, am I suppose to get a little more power
    when driving? Or it takes few days to let the new belt get matched with the
    car?
    3. After changed the timing belt, a new problem occured that when the engine
    is over 2500rpm, I can feel the accelerate pad is slightly shaking, what
    could be the problem? It does not have this problem before. Just wondering
    if the mechanic did something wrong or this is not a real problem for a new
    belt?

    Thanks!
    Trident
     
    Trident, Aug 12, 2004
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  2. Trident

    John Ings Guest

    That's normal. Despite what the shop manual says, you can't tell an
    old belt that's about to break from a brand new one.
    I think you're just suffering from a case of automotive hypochondria.
    :)
     
    John Ings, Aug 12, 2004
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  3. Trident

    John Ings Guest

    That's normal. Despite what the shop manual says, you can't tell an
    old belt that's about to break from a brand new one.
    I think you're just suffering from a case of automotive hypochondria.
    :)
     
    John Ings, Aug 12, 2004
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  4. Trident

    Caroline Guest

    I think John Ings' input on this is important, of course, since IIRC from his
    web sites it reflects hands on experience (and probably a lot of it). To build
    experience and fully confirm John's point, I also feel it may be worth
    considering the inspection procedure at
    http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/CivicManual/pdf/6-20.pdf

    I expect the steps in the link above for visual inspection of the TB would be
    good for most any 1990s Honda's timing belt.

    If you're worried about whether the belt even needed replacing, I'd completely
    trust your owner's manual specs. for time and mileage on this.
    I've never noticed this with my 1991 Civic's new timing belts.
    Never noticed this.
    Just curious: Did the mechanic change the TB tensioner (a.k.a. "adjuster" at
    online parts sites like Majestic's), too? The pros often recommend this by at
    least the third timing belt change, IIRC.

    Otherwise, I don't have anything particularly intelligent to add on this. I've
    just noted a number of posts that say that, for example, a new tensioner with an
    old belt is a bad idea. (Not that this is your situation.) Or a new belt with an
    old tensioner might cause some problems, IIRC.

    Caroline
    Exactly one timing belt DIY remove and re-install under my belt.
     
    Caroline, Aug 12, 2004
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  5. Trident

    Caroline Guest

    I think John Ings' input on this is important, of course, since IIRC from his
    web sites it reflects hands on experience (and probably a lot of it). To build
    experience and fully confirm John's point, I also feel it may be worth
    considering the inspection procedure at
    http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/CivicManual/pdf/6-20.pdf

    I expect the steps in the link above for visual inspection of the TB would be
    good for most any 1990s Honda's timing belt.

    If you're worried about whether the belt even needed replacing, I'd completely
    trust your owner's manual specs. for time and mileage on this.
    I've never noticed this with my 1991 Civic's new timing belts.
    Never noticed this.
    Just curious: Did the mechanic change the TB tensioner (a.k.a. "adjuster" at
    online parts sites like Majestic's), too? The pros often recommend this by at
    least the third timing belt change, IIRC.

    Otherwise, I don't have anything particularly intelligent to add on this. I've
    just noted a number of posts that say that, for example, a new tensioner with an
    old belt is a bad idea. (Not that this is your situation.) Or a new belt with an
    old tensioner might cause some problems, IIRC.

    Caroline
    Exactly one timing belt DIY remove and re-install under my belt.
     
    Caroline, Aug 12, 2004
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  6. Trident

    disallow Guest

    After talking to several local dealers to see how they
    stack up on price compared to Majestic, I cam up with some
    interesting information.

    1. The only parts that was severely overpriced compared to
    Majestic was the belts. Timing belts and drive belts were
    easily more than DOUBLE what I can get them from Majestic
    for.

    2. All of the dealers I emailed said they have never
    replaced a timing belt tensioner on any car they serviced.

    Weird.

    t
     
    disallow, Aug 12, 2004
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  7. Trident

    Caroline Guest

    Just to clarify, by "pros" in my previous post, I meant many folks here, most of
    whom who've been posting a while and indicate they have a lot of experience with
    TB changes.
    Yes, based on the regard I have for the people here posting about this.

    To how many dealers did you talk?
     
    Caroline, Aug 12, 2004
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  8. Trident

    disallow Guest

    3 dealers in the winnipeg area.

    t
     
    disallow, Aug 12, 2004
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  9. Well no wonder the dealers' prices for the belts are double what Majestic
    charges. You're comparing Canadian $ to U.S. $. Majestic is an American
    site, and (I would think) they probably have prices a bit lower than U.S.
    dealers as well.
     
    Imminent Vengeance, Aug 12, 2004
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  10. Trident

    Chip Stein Guest

    as for the vibration at 2500 rpm. they have the balance shaft belt
    off by a tooth or more.
    Chip
     
    Chip Stein, Aug 13, 2004
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  11. Trident

    disallow Guest

    Well duh, ya gearbox. I took freight and exchange into
    consideration. I'm canadian, I'm used to my currency being
    valueless.... ;)

    t
     
    disallow, Aug 13, 2004
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  12. Trident

    Chip Stein Guest

    they have the balance shafts out of time. bad install.
    Chip
     
    Chip Stein, Aug 15, 2004
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  13. Trident

    Chip Stein Guest

    they have the balance shafts out of time. bad install.
    Chip
     
    Chip Stein, Aug 15, 2004
    #13
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