I will recommend that we get that belt replaced soon. This is really interesting to me though, as I wasn't aware, and I don't think the general public is aware, that these cars are something close to a time bomb in that they are very likely to just go belly up at a certain point. All I knew was that these Hondas were very reliable and would last a long time. But according to this info., they are reliable, with a very severe caveat.
You would think that it would be better known that these cars will just quit at around 100k or whatever the designated mileage is. Brian On 8/18/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Redghost wrote: > > JUST REPLACE IT. Not worth the $400 to open it up and see if you can > > squeeze a few thousand more miles out. I had an acura that said to > > change the belt at 90k. It was not joking. I made it to 91,231 > > before the belt let loose and I was in it for $2500 to rebuild the > > top end. Valves slapped all over the place. Should have just gone > > in and paid my $400 for the belt right at 90k > > I would never let one go more than five years in an interference engine. > Also would not exceed mfr's mileage recommendation. Still no guarantee, > but if you replace the CRV's belt now you will be safe (unless it > breaks on the way to the shop). A friend lost the belt on her '87 Escort > at around 35k in 1988. She was not pleased, but at least it was a 1.9L so > all it cost her was a tow bill and $200. This car went about 150 miles a > day on the freeway, with a 5 speed. She gave it to her little brother when > she bought an Escort GT in '89, AFAIK it did not break the belt again so > I'm guessing a defective belt. > > Mitch. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
