Marksman1997 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Just need a little help because i don't know. I have a honda civic 1.6 Vtec the older model 2005. Says online to change belt at 72,000 i am currently at 70,823 should it have already been changed or can i wait to 72,000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 If you can afford to have it done now get it done, nothing worse than waiting to get to the correct milage and having the belt snap on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 The belt is normally changed on mileage and age. The belts get less supple as they get older. If the age is okay, then you can wait until 72k miles to change. Some might say it will last way past 72k, but if it breaks - expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 change it.if lets go is basically new engine........and that is £1000 for recon engine & £1000 to put it in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yup. If it breaks then, with the cost of getting a recon engine and it fitted the car will pretty much be a write-off. Do check with a reputable garage if any other work is recommended at the same time (waterpump, pulley tensioners, rollers), as it's a lot quicker (and thus cheaper) to do those jobs at the same time, and if the waterpump goes at a later point then it's a wrecked engine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I always change tensioners and any bits unless specifically told. Vw Passat 2013 eco studs don't get changed because vw torqued them to high and they strip :L quality belt kits come with all relevant bits if used anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 ok will try and get it done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 i change mine every 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) The belt is normally changed on mileage and age. The belts get less supple as they get older. If the age is okay, then you can wait until 72k miles to change. Some might say it will last way past 72k, but if it breaks - expensive. I don't know about hondas but 2005 means its over ten years old I would have thought it was due on age alone. Edited March 10, 2016 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I don't know about hondas but 2005 means its over ten years old I would have thought it was due on age alone. 72k is about 6 yrs worth of average mileage, is the service history book stamped and up to date as it should have been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 The price of having your belt and rollers replaced is minimal compared to the cost of repair if it snaps. The years and mileage limit placed on new belts are only really guide lines based on laboratory conditions, just like sell by dates on food. Its the gamble you take should you wish to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 If I was you instead of waiting I would be changing the belts,tensioners,water pump as it saves you a lot of time but that's me.i would rather get it all done then it's piece of mind and then you have no worries and don't cut corners as it will cost you in the long run.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAYBURN Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 As above.. fit a timing belt kit,timing belt,tensioner,idlers and water pump. get it done as soon as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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