Timing belt issues

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I just bought a 1995 Prelude VTEC with only 41,000 miles on it (it belonged to an old man in Miami). Anyway, I took it up to the local Honda dealer to find out when the next maintenance is due and he said that the timing belt should be replaced. I thought that they didn't need to be replaced until 90,000 miles but he said that the fact that it is 8 years old is as important a factor as mileage. I guess I can see his point, but he quoted $600 to replace the timing belt and water pump. I was just wondering if any of you guys think he's right and I should just shell out the money, or if I can let it slide for a while. $600 is quite alot after having JUST paid $8800 for the car, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. Let me know what you think, ok? Thanks!
 
Better to be safe than sorry. If the belt snaps, you'll have bent valves throughout the head to deal with, and that will be a monster headache... and an engine that won't run, until you at least get new head. I'm more of a DSM guy, and those cars need to get their t-belts replaced frequently. I don't know if the h22/h23's are very t-belt snap prone, but again, it's $600 belt and peace of mind, or nothing and taking a chance. Not sure of how big the chance is though. I'd just ask a knowledgable prelude guy.
 
I suggest you do it yourself. It shouldn't be to hard and if you need help buy a Chiltons manual for the car. But its so much cheaper then going through a dealer.
 
Originally posted by BlazinXtreme
I suggest you do it yourself. It shouldn't be to hard and if you need help buy a Chiltons manual for the car. But its so much cheaper then going through a dealer.
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and so much easier to screw up.
 
Well, if you know what you're doing, then it shouldnt be much of a problem changing the belt yourself. However, if you dont have a clue in the world, and dont want to risk damaging your car, then yes, a dealer would be the best place to go.
 

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