Timing Belt Replacement On 2.2- And 2.3-Liter Honda Accord Engines
These tips outline the belt replacement for the popular 2.2- and 2.3-liter Accord engines. The other Honda engines are similar, but don’t require the balance belt. They shouldn’t present any challenge to the experienced tech, but there are some things to keep in mind as you tackle these jobs. The 3.0-liter V6 models use a hydraulic
Timing Belt Replacement On 2.2- And 2.3-Liter Honda Accord Engines
These tips outline the belt replacement for the popular 2.2- and 2.3-liter Accord engines. The other Honda engines are similar, but don’t require the balance belt. They shouldn’t present any challenge to the experienced tech, but there are some things to keep in mind as you tackle these jobs.
Timing Belt Replacement On Honda/Acura V6 Engines
The first step in timing belt replacement is selling the job. For many years, the industry standard for belt replacement was 60,000 miles. Those of us with more experience can even remember when 30,000 miles was the norm. Over the years, the materials and processes used in timing belt manufacturing have allowed Honda to move that interval to 90,000 miles and 105,000 miles. I use the 90,000-mile mark as my signal. As a customer’s vehicle nears this indicator, remind him or her that the belt needs to be replaced.
Timing Belt Installation On Jeep’s 2.4L PowerTech Engine
Recommended timing belt replacement for the PowerTech 2.4L engine used in the Jeep Liberty/Wrangler is 120,000 miles. So, if you are seeing some of these vehicles in your shop with that kind of mileage, it might be a good idea to talk to your customer on scheduling a timing belt replacement.
Honda Timing Belts: The First Step In Replacement Is Selling The Job
Bob Dowie, owner of Village Auto, Chester, NY, says that the first step in timing belt replacment is selling the job. While most customers know they need to be
Timing Belt Replacement on Jeep’s 2.4L PowerTech Engine
In its short life, the engine was available in the 2002-’06 Jeep Liberty (first generation), as well as the 2004-’06 Jeep Wrangler, but was discontinued when Jeep introduced the Compass and Patriot small crossovers.
Timing Belts Can Age Just as Quickly as They Wear Out
The correct time to change a timing belt in older cars depends not only on the mileage of the car, but also on the age of the belt says ContiTech’s Power Transmission Group.
Veyance Technologies Introduces Timing Belt Replacement Kit Display
Veyance Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, has introduced a Timing Belt Replacement Kit Display, designed to help installers educate customers on the importance of timing components.
Toyota/Lexus Timing Belt Service On 3.3L V6 Engines
With extended service intervals and poor maintenance habits, oil sludging problems can cause the camshafts to seize and break belts. And, as engines get more complicated and expensive to repair, educating your
CRP Automotive Introduces Timing Belt Mileage Guarantee Certificate
CRP Automotive has added an official Mileage Guarantee Certificate to every ContiTech Pro Series Timing Belt Kit. The guarantee, which CRP has been providing for several years, backs the ContiTech Pro Series Timing Belt Kits for the same period of time as the vehicle manufacturer’s suggested timing belt service interval and warrantees both the quality and reliability of the ContiTech Timing Belts and the key replacement components in the kits.