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I have a 2008 Honda Accord and was wondering if, at this mileage, should I replace the timing belt and water pump?
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You didn't give the engine size of your 2008 Honda Accord in your question. If it's a 4-cylinder engine, it has a timing chain and not a belt. No service required and should last the life of the engine so long as you get your oil changed on time. The 6-cylinder engine 3.5L does have a timing belt, so see other answer for the info you needed.
Hello, See below for all you need to know. I do not have your mileage, but timing belts are changed, depending on make and model, between 65,000 miles and 105,000 miles. Your owners manual will have the interval in the maintenance section. If you are around 100k, or the belt shows wear, change it. But also see the link provided, great info! http://repairpal.com/estimator/honda/accord/timing-belt-replacement-cost
IF____IF the services have been kept up , to a good degree, the chain should not need to be replaced under normal conditions. The easiest way to know if it is worn, is to monitor the igbnition spark advance with a scan tool. IF out of spec, that MAY be the cause. Also if you get a 'cam sensor' code that states 'out of phase', that's another indication. Otherwise leave it alone. (FYI-13 year Honda tech at dealership).
It is a four cylinder engine. One repair shop says to change it but another says only the serpentine belt needs replacing.
ok. the one that is saying you need your timing belt changed is either trying to rip you a new one,or he/she don't know something from something else(the good version)can't say the bad version! again,your 2.4L 4 cylinder engine has a timing chain and requires no service unless it starts rattling or breaks,which is very very rare,and just keep your oil changed on time. if the serpentine belt needs changing out,it's around $40.00..the belt routing diagram is on a label under the hood and you could probably do this yourself. try and find you a local,trusted,independent repair shop and stick with them.don't think i would go back to the one who wants to replace the timing belt again..most likely that chain will outlast your engine..Heck,I have a 2000 F150 4.6L with timing chains(original factory chains) still on it and i have 328,000 miles on it now and still a rolling,not one problem! you will probably get double the miles than i have on my truck,hard to hurt them Hondas! good luck...