Dave Bapst

Why would you risk it - especially in an interference engine? Change the
belt when recommended. You can do it yourself on a saturday. The change
interval is intended to capture the belts that fail early based on
statistics. Statistically, the life will vary around some mean life.

"Frau Himmel" <tp.clark@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> OK folks this question is for all the Honda Accord 4 banger "OWNERS"
>
> This is NOT FOR the garage mechanics of the world!!!!
> I know you have a ton of advice on how often it should changed - BUT
> how mant miles are they in service for - of course the bottom line is.
> "GOT *****" Yes It is a "interferance engine".
> SO then how many miles have you driven your Honda Accord before you
> replaced your timing belt. 75k 100k 125k 150k 200k.
> I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX with 99k on it and intend to replace the
> belt and all the etc. water pump & belts shortly.
> BUT if these engines are going 150k 200k before belt failure I would
> like to know?
> It's all about "*****".
> The Honda is quality period.
>