1992 Honda Accord Timing Belt

176,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I had my timing belt changed a few months ago. Today the car stalled on me at a stop light. When I restarted it there is now a high pitched sound coming from the engine compartment. When I popped the hood it sounds like it's coming from the timing belt. I called the mechanic that did the work and he said it might be a pulley.
Is this right or is he trying to avoid honoring the warranty? Also, what could be causing the noise? I haven't driven it again today except to move it to a different parking spot and it makes the noise all the time, cold or hot.
Aug 6, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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Hi there,

This could be a belt or pulley, but to be safe i would get it inspected as if it is a timing belt problem if it fails it will do serious damage, your mechanic should visit and inspect this if the workshop is near by.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 6, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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