How to view timing belt condition?

1067 Views 7 Replies 4 Participants Last post by ActionJackson, May 17, 2013

Rob H.

Discussion Starter · May 15, 2013

I have a 1991 coupe, I would like to check the timing belt condition because I don't know if it has ever been changed, the car has 146k on it but I imagine it has been changed before I just want to be sure. Is there an inspection plate somewhere?

Save

1 - 8 of 8 Posts

Boru

· #2 · May 15, 2013

I bought my '92 LS with 123,000 miles and wondered also. I had a carFax
report available and checked where the car had been registered/inspected and at
what mileage. I called the 3 dealers in the area that matched the mileage and
got lucky; I was told by one service manager that the car had been serviced there.
I mailed a copy of my title and drivers license and he sent me the service report.
They had no record of TB/WP despite many other services. I bit the bullet and
had the service done. It is possible the TB/WP was done by an independent;
but, I was unwilling to chance it. (I had a 1986 Legend TB fail because I waited too
long:147,000). Now the '92 is seven years later and only 40,000 miles. Time-wise, I
am overdue. I could check the condition through the inspection port; but, that
is kinda of "iffy." I will bite the bullet again. I already have one 3.5 conversion.
Someone else may have a different opinion. GL.

Save

Rob H.

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 15, 2013

Boru said:
I bought my '92 LS with 123,000 miles and wondered also. I had a carFax
report available and checked where the car had been registered/inspected and at
what mileage. I called the 3 dealers in the area that matched the mileage and
got lucky; I was told by one service manager that the car had been serviced there.
I mailed a copy of my title and drivers license and he sent me the service report.
They had no record of TB/WP despite many other services. I bit the bullet and
had the service done. It is possible the TB/WP was done by an independent;
but, I was unwilling to chance it. (I had a 1986 Legend TB fail because I waited too
long:147,000). Now the '92 is seven years later and only 40,000 miles. Time-wise, I
am overdue. I could check the condition through the inspection port; but, that
is kinda of "iffy." I will bite the bullet again. I already have one 3.5 conversion.
Someone else may have a different opinion. GL.

Thanks for the input! Does anyone know a way to physically inspect the timing belt without much trouble?

Save

ActionJackson

· #4 · May 16, 2013

With minimal effort, you can pull off the ds cam pulley cover and get a good look at the condition of the timing belt.

Save

Rob H.

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 16, 2013

ActionJackson said:
With minimal effort, you can pull off the ds cam pulley cover and get a good look at the condition of the timing belt.

Is that the easiest way to get a look? And if so, would you be able to explain to me how to do it

Save

Guario

· #6 · May 16, 2013

Hopefully this image from the Service Manual will help. However, real estate under the Hood of a Honda is a commodity. The condition of the timing belt is nothing short of critical. Make sure the engine is cold, and good luck in your findings.