Honda timing chain

[Dozyproductions]

My friend drives a 98 4d civic 1.6L. It has 76k miles on it and came from a old car guy that used it for DD.


Anyways the check engine light went on and he went to "a place" in Nashville. They said it was the oxygen sensor which which will be $300. They also say that his timing chain needs to be replaced. It's very likely that its the original part but, does 76K miles sound right to be replacing a honda timing chain?


thanks guys.

[PiercedE30]

Fuck no. Hell, I know guys that replace the timing BELT on a honda when they get it and then put 150k on the car without even thinking about changing it again.

[Dozyproductions]

Fuck no. Hell, I know guys that replace the timing BELT on a honda when they get it and then put 150k on the car without even thinking about changing it again.

thats what I thought. maybe it wasn't properly lubricated if than can be the case?

[Devil Inc]

My guess is you have some life in the timing belt still, but check the owners manual, if you have it. $300 for an O2 sensor is pretty salty, by my standards.

[fretburnr]

just as above, no timing chain on a D16 :p call the bluff and get on out!

an o2 sensor is under $100 at advance/etc, and is cake to change on a civic.

[Farbin Kaiber]

My friend drives a 98 4d civic 1.6L. It has 76k miles on it and came from a old car guy that used it for DD.


Anyways the check engine light went on and he went to "a place" in Nashville. They said it was the oxygen sensor which which will be $300. They also say that his timing chain needs to be replaced. It's very likely that its the original part but, does 76K miles sound right to be replacing a honda timing chain?


thanks guys.

Only a few silly v6 honda/acura engines used a timing chain. It's a belt, and I'd suggest changing it every 60-90k, or every 5-8 years. You can have it done for about 180-240 parts and labor. I'd suggest replacing the water pump, the cam and crank seals, and valve cover gasket and spark plug seals when it's disassembled.

[TwoJ's]

We've found Farbin's expertise: timing belt and cv joint work on civics and accords.

[R3V]

is it stock engine?

use OEM parts, at least the belt + tensioner and water pump.

[87e30]

I think honda says to do it every 90k.

[Dozyproductions]

thanks guys on the input. Well, if it's infact a timing belt then all of this makes sense for the 'most' part.

[Farbin Kaiber]

We've found Farbin's expertise: timing belt and cv joint work on civics and accords.

It's good money bisch, and there are more of them then e28-e34 BMW's on the road.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I think honda says to do it every 90k.

That was on the v6's, and later engines. D series is a 60k interval.

[Axxe]

60K miles 100k kms for D series timing belts. Don't skimp out, as it's an interference motor and if the belt snaps you are SOL.

[wagonizzle]

That was on the v6's, and later engines. D series is a 60k interval.

+1 I just did one on a 96. Every 60k or 6 years. FWIW, the one we pulled out of the car at 90k and 12 years old looked great, but it is easy enough that I wouldn't mess around.

[Farbin Kaiber]

There is no reason to not replace a T-Belt when you have access. And furthermore, I'd not suggest a Contitech, or other aftermarket brand, Honda/Acura cars are very finiky with aftermarket parts. They like the stricter tolerances found in the OE goods. Go to the dealer, pony out the 60-90 bucks, and get the good stuff.