How long can a timing belt last???

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Jun 6, 2003 | 03:40 PM

#31

Tirod

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Originally posted by integboy97
i have a 97 integra and my belt went at 78k miles! it sucked big time! not only did my belt break, but i bent the four valve stems in cylinder 1! now my car runs like poop and all these people rev on me im like ummm...nO! oh well...saving up to go ls/vtec now so itll be better! but anyways, get it changed when you have the time and money but dont ignore it or itll bite you in the butt!

thats honda's lovely interference engines... :happysad:

Jun 6, 2003 | 05:04 PM

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qtiger

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Originally posted by schwanginpt
i can kinda see your point. i just don't think i could ever admit that my Cruiser is like or replaced a neon! :P :fawk:

No, no, you're right. It's much heavier than a Neon. And more expensive, but terrifyingly does not have much more cargo space than a Neon. :fawk:

Jun 6, 2003 | 05:11 PM

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brtecson

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i think that timing belts can go much longer than the reccomended service, but auto manufacturers want to play it safe

Jun 6, 2003 | 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by brtecson
i think that timing belts can go much longer than the reccomended service, but auto manufacturers want to play it safe

Is a $60 belt worth taking a chance with a $3000 engine?

Jun 6, 2003 | 05:25 PM

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brtecson

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well, if your poor like me, then yes:fawk:

actually, ur right

Jun 6, 2003 | 06:14 PM

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schwanginpt

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Originally posted by qtiger
No, no, you're right. It's much heavier than a Neon. And more expensive, but terrifyingly does not have much more cargo space than a Neon. :fawk:

:squint: um ok??

i got my whole ground effects kit in my cruiser and could close the hatch, side skirts, front and rear bumper covers, and a spoiler. i dont think you could get all that in a neon. You can also get a 6ft ladder in the Cruiser and shut the hatch. It's amazing what you can do when you take the rear seats out! :fawk:

i think it can haul a little more than a neon