2001 Honda Accord timing belt

2001 HONDA ACCORD
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2001 Honda Accord 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown 72,000 miles
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When to change...the dealer says every 7 years or 75,000miles...I bought the car in June of o1...bran new..what do you think?
Jan 16, 2008 at 5:31 AM
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Hi there,

I would change the timing belt soon. Better than destroying the motor if it fails. It is due so don't delay to long.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 16, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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PEAR69
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The timing belt on these cars see to be pretty durable. I will not tell you when to change it, but I will tell you, if this belt breaks there will be serious damage done to your engine. If this belt breaks, and a valve is stuck open, then the piston will hit it and bend the valve. This can also shatter the rocker shaft and ruin a piston. I will also tell you that changing this belt is not cheap, however considering all the damage that can be done it's probably best to change it at around 100,000 miles. This is usually the limit of this belt..
Jan 16, 2008 at 8:09 AM
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