TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE CAUTION
Note. CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELTS OR TIMING BELTS: The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling". Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules shown in this section reflect these changes. Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist
- Crack Or Tears In Belt Surface
- Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
- Oil Contamination
- Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
- Incorrect Tension Adjustment
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Accord |
| 1976-82 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1979-85 | (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-89 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-93 | (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (4) 90,000 |
| 1994-96 | (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. (Exc. EX & VTEC) | (4) 90,000 |
| " | (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. (EX & VTEC) | (4) 90,000 |
| 1996 | (2) 2.7L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Accord (Canadian) | 1983 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Civic |
| 1973 | (2) 1.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1974-87 | (2) 1.3L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1980-89 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| 1988-91 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-96 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| Civic (Canadian) | 1980-83 | (2) 1.3L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Civic CRX |
| 1984-89 | (2) 1.3L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| " | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-91 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| 1988-91 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Civic del Sol |
| 1988-94 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| 1992 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | 90,000 |
| 1993-96 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | 90,000 |
| Civic CVCC | 1975-79 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| Prelude |
| 1980-82 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1979-87 | (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-87 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988-89 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| " | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| " | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| " | (2) 2.1L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| " | (2) 2.1L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| 1991 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| " | (2) 2.1L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| 1992-96 | (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (4) 90,000 |
| " | (2) 2.3L 4-Cyl. | (4) 90,000 |
| Odyssey | 1995-96 | (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| Passport | 1994-96 | (2) 2.6L 4-Cyl. | 90,000 |
| " | 1994-96 | (2) 3.2L V6 | 90,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. (4) Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (4) | Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)
