Originally Posted by Brybo86
Originally Posted by Dave Sherman
Bent valves can be replaced, or throw a new head on it. OEM belt may be preferred, but if you do a J35 timing belt by the book, you also need to replace the bolts for the idler and tensioner. Seems they stretch and can shear if you don't replace them. Also need Loctite on the idler pulley bolt. I'm guessing this "mechanic" didn't replace those bolts and/or didn't put the Loctite on. I kind of doubt the belt broke after only 4700 miles, unless it was damaged during the installation.
I thought belts were a bad idea, especially on an interference engine. Then I owned a Traverse. I learned chains can have problems too, and it's not as easy to replace those. I'll take my chances with the Pilot's belt; it can be replaced without removing the engine first.
Does the dealer actually replace these bolts?
Can I see your invoice where it shows the parts they used....?
I don't have an invoice because I haven't had to replace mine yet. I'm only repeating what's in Honda's service manual. I would hope that if the dealer does it, and the official Honda procedure recommends replacing those bolts, then they would actually be replaced.
Originally Posted by Dave Sherman
Bent valves can be replaced, or throw a new head on it. OEM belt may be preferred, but if you do a J35 timing belt by the book, you also need to replace the bolts for the idler and tensioner. Seems they stretch and can shear if you don't replace them. Also need Loctite on the idler pulley bolt. I'm guessing this "mechanic" didn't replace those bolts and/or didn't put the Loctite on. I kind of doubt the belt broke after only 4700 miles, unless it was damaged during the installation.
I thought belts were a bad idea, especially on an interference engine. Then I owned a Traverse. I learned chains can have problems too, and it's not as easy to replace those. I'll take my chances with the Pilot's belt; it can be replaced without removing the engine first.
Does the dealer actually replace these bolts?
Can I see your invoice where it shows the parts they used....?
I don't have an invoice because I haven't had to replace mine yet. I'm only repeating what's in Honda's service manual. I would hope that if the dealer does it, and the official Honda procedure recommends replacing those bolts, then they would actually be replaced.