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annak98
post Jul 12 2007, 02:01 PM
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New here! I have a '99 CR-V that has been good to me, but we're selling it in november to make way for another baby (and a Honda Odyssey!). Anyway, we've hit 103K and haven't had the timing belt changed. I don't have the manual so I don't know when it should be changed. Does anyone know? We're taking one last road trip in it and we'll put about 3K miles on it. Does anyone know if I will be okay without changing out the timing belt? I don't want to pay big money to do it and then turn around and sell it.
Thanks for your help!

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post Jul 13 2007, 11:46 AM
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post Jul 26 2007, 07:30 AM
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Hi Anna,

I have a 2000 Honda CRV and I just had my service completed at 110,000. I was told around 105,000 is a good time to have it replaced.

It's better to have it replaced if you're planning on keeping your car for some time because it will cost close to $1,000 to have fixed. My service was around $960...
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post Oct 12 2007, 08:33 AM
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Years ago I had a timing belt replaced after it failed.

I forget the details now, but I believe it would cause significant damage to the pistons if it fails, which is more costly than having a scheduled change before a problem.

Does that sound right?
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post Oct 13 2007, 03:11 PM
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If you do not hear the squealing sound from the belts, I think you will be fine.
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post Oct 14 2007, 03:31 PM
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Would have a mechanic look at it. As long as it's still tight, and the rubber is cracked, you are still good.
If it's loose, or the rubber is cracking/wearing, get it replaced.
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post Oct 27 2007, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(nangel78 @ Oct 13 2007, 04:11 PM) [snapback]1346[/snapback]

If you do not hear the squealing sound from the belts, I think you will be fine.


Is it likely you'd hear a timing belt squeal? I always associated squealing with just fan belts.

A friend of mine has a CRV that's about ten years old and he's having some maintenance done, including replacing the timing belt.

Sorry, I'm not sure how much mileage he has on it.
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post May 2 2008, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(annak98 @ Jul 12 2007, 01:01 PM) [snapback]721[/snapback]

New here! I have a '99 CR-V that has been good to me, but we're selling it in november to make way for another baby (and a Honda Odyssey!). Anyway, we've hit 103K and haven't had the timing belt changed. I don't have the manual so I don't know when it should be changed. Does anyone know? We're taking one last road trip in it and we'll put about 3K miles on it. Does anyone know if I will be okay without changing out the timing belt? I don't want to pay big money to do it and then turn around and sell it.
Thanks for your help!

Anna


Anna,
You really should have the timing belt replaced. If it fails, you will do a lot of damage to the engine. It will cost you about 140 dollars at an independent shop. It would be a good idea to replace the water pump at this time because it is very easy to do when the belt is changed. It's not required to change the water pump, but it is a piece of mind thing.

changing the belt alone is not terribly expensive. If you have a dealer do it, it may be more.

Mine was about 400 US dollars, but that included new water pump, coolant replaced, along with new timing belt.
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