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« on: April 28, 2010, 07:15:05 PM » |
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Do timing belts deteriorate? I have a '98 Std with 8K miles. Should the belt be changed simply due to age?
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2010, 07:20:18 PM » |
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8k?!!?!? Tell me that's a misprint!!!  I have a 98 with a little over 50k and I consider that low mileage.  |
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« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2010, 07:21:20 PM » |
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My question to you is why only 8k? ???
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blackvalk
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2010, 07:25:07 PM » |
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I bought it last August with 2200 miles on it. Actually, I have 9K on it now. I put it away for winter and just brought it out a few weeks ago.
After the purchase I took a 5K mile trip.
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2010, 07:35:08 PM » |
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Actually, you've got a 12 year old brand new Valk!!! Congrats!!
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2010, 07:51:37 PM » |
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So... no answer to the question? ??? I bought a '99 I/S last year with 13k and have been wondering the same thing. Any thoughts?
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2010, 07:55:22 PM » |
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Only my own experience, not a recommendation. I have 116,000 on my 98 Valk Tourer with the original belts. I do have new ones in the garage, I just haven't put them on yet.
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2010, 09:24:45 PM » |
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me too, the new ones are in a dark cool place waiting their turn to serve . the 97 has 60 k s but when i got ready to change the belts last year ,the old ones looked just like the new ones. so i left them there! maybe at the next wrenching at LYN_DEL s
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2010, 10:31:51 PM » |
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I think your originals are fine unless been riding in the dirt and dust and what not with the timing belt cover off or have been giving the belts high doses of UV rays with out sunblock!  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2010, 10:36:44 PM » |
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When I was teaching my kids to drive, one of their questions was do I need my lights on, this was around dusk.
I told them if they had to ask, they needed to be on.
Same way with your belts, if ya got to ask, change em out. Buy a set of NAPA belts and do not let the cams move on ya while ya got it apart. If ya do, it will spell BENT valves..........
So if ya don't know how to do it, find someone who does and ask them to watch over ya while you do the work.......
I'd say, yes, due to age, they need to be replaced......
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2010, 03:36:42 AM » |
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For the cost of a belt and the time, I may just change it. While I'm at it, I thought about installing a 4 degree trigger wheel. I don't necessarily need more speed, but my highway mileage isn't very good. My VTX1800 actually gets better mileage.
What should I expect from a 4 degree wheel?
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2010, 03:48:28 AM » |
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Honda recommends replacement at 100k, but the belt does dry out over time causing noise and if you pull the front cover sometimes you will see the cam rollers with a bit of rubber from the belt on it. This is the belt deteriorating. Will it break not likely but the engine will be quieter with new belts and there will be peace of mind. Like all rubber including tires it dries out, if you look at old belts on cars they do the same so my recommendation is to change them. The cost is cheap and its not hard to do. Valks dont put allot of strain on the belt at all the tension is minimal and the cams dont have much tension. As for the timing wheel its a good idea and will help your mileage and like you said can be done at the same time. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2010, 04:17:57 AM » |
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I was told that the belts are good for the life of the engine, break a belt and you kill the engine. I changed mine at 105k just for peace of mine. I got the replacement at NAPA just as R J said cheap easy and peace of mind.
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« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2010, 05:29:12 AM » |
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I had the belts changed this spring on my 16k 98 std. The belts that came off looked as good as the new ones. I do believe I sleep better knowing that I did the preventative maintenance. I would hate to think of a ruined engine compared to the cost of new belts.
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« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2010, 07:07:54 AM » |
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June of 09 I got my IS with 30k. For peace of mind I had a complete tuneup/inspection done by my wrench(who I trust). I changed out the belts because they were over 10 years old. They looked good but when removed they had a few of the teeth either off or coming loose. I would suggest changing them. Ist because it is a cheap fix to prevent a disaster, and second it gives you an excuse to look at other things that might become an issue. Very easy to do, nearly fool proof, easy on the wallet but, best of all is the peace of mind knowing that you can now go the 100k without thinking about belts.
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« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2010, 07:31:33 AM » |
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All good comments, Thanks!
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« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2010, 08:05:23 AM » |
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I replaced the timing belts on my 99 Tourer at around 70k. They still looked good, but the NAPA belts looked better. Also put in a 6 degree trigger wheel.
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« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2010, 07:37:52 PM » |
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Just for future reference, what is the part no for NAPA belts?
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2010, 07:43:33 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2010, 07:08:24 AM » |
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I was just in NAPA yesterday ordering these, until I found out they wanted about $76 for a pair. I'll just order some online instead.
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« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2010, 02:10:10 PM » |
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You're likely to get Chinese belts online. They may be fine, I don't know. I do know it would be a b*tch to find out they're no good.
If you're getting them on Ebay, ask the seller where they're made.
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