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poch333 · 09-30-2006, 02:38 PM

This belt has been on for only 4 years, and less than 25K miles.. Those lines you see are all cracks.

1995EGGuy · 10-05-2006, 10:01 AM

what brand is it? that shouldnt crack with 25k miles on it...

TurboMirage · 10-05-2006, 10:01 AM

replace that shit, idiot!

poch333 · 10-06-2006, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

replace that shit, idiot!

I already did, asshole.

reikoshea · 10-06-2006, 02:11 AM

if you live someplace like arizon, new mexico or nevada, i wouldnt be that suprised.

klyph · 10-06-2006, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

replace that shit, idiot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by poch333

I already did, asshole.

lol, i love these unprovoked insults, Q. Why cant we all just get along? A. Fuck off you (racial slur)

TurboMirage · 10-06-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by klyph

lol, i love these unprovoked insults, Q. Why cant we all just get along? A. Fuck off you (racial slur)

quiet you or i shall taunt you a second time

reckedracing · 10-06-2006, 09:39 AM

did you or do you have an oil leak somewhere behind the cover? or is your belt tensioned so tight you could use it as a trampoline?

totalautosports · 10-06-2006, 09:44 AM

I have seen that with some of the aftermarket cheap timing belts. I would only use a oem belt or better ( TODA etc..)

poch333 · 10-07-2006, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by totalautosports

I have seen that with some of the aftermarket cheap timing belts. I would only use a oem belt or better ( TODA etc..)

The funny thing is, this belt was bought at a Honda dealer, and *seems* original, with "Honda" stamped on it.

Weather could be a factor, it is definitely hot and humid here.

Could the age of the belt have been a factor? 4 years may be too long to leave a belt on, even with low mileage.

Also, there was an oil leak at the head cover gasket (which was fixed earlier). I suppose the oil could have gotten to it, but there wasn't any evidence of oil at the time I took the photo.

The belt also didn't seem too tight, at least not when I saw it. Maybe it was too tight when installed, and loosened because of the cracks?

poch333 · 10-07-2006, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by reikoshea

if you live someplace like arizon, new mexico or nevada, i wouldnt be that suprised.

reikoshea: Why? Is this type of belt damage common in hot areas? Thanks.

reikoshea · 10-07-2006, 04:32 AM

rubber cracks under super hot temps, and those places are abnormally hot. its not the humidity, but the dry heat that will cause a belt to crack. happened to my alt belt after not driving for a few months. i guess thats just a texas summer.

VTECin5th · 10-07-2006, 04:46 AM

That just looks too tight, 4 years of sitting is way too long too.
Expect your tires to explode soon.

totalautosports · 10-07-2006, 06:15 PM

honda does rate most of their timing belts for 6 years or 90K-105K i worked for a honda dealer for about 12 years. only time i have seen that with a honda belt when its very old over 6 years or like mentioned in very dry heat.If that belt was too tight you would have heard it whistle like a supercharger.

poch333 · 10-08-2006, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by totalautosports

honda does rate most of their timing belts for 6 years or 90K-105K i worked for a honda dealer for about 12 years. only time i have seen that with a honda belt when its very old over 6 years or like mentioned in very dry heat.If that belt was too tight you would have heard it whistle like a supercharger.

totalautosports: so you think this wasn't caused by being too tight, or by heat? Could oil contamination have done this kind of damage?

totalautosports · 10-09-2006, 10:08 AM

the heat is very possiable may be a comination of the both. oil usually makes it stretch and it will look very oily like tire shine.

09-30-2006, 02:38 PM	#1
poch333 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	*My cracked* timing belt..** This belt has been on for only 4 years, and less than 25K miles.. Those lines you see are all cracks. Attached Thumbnails

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TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 338	replace that shit, idiot! __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

10-06-2006, 09:39 AM	#8
reckedracing TTIWWOP Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 845 Area, NY Age: 29 Posts: 15,381 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 90 z6-t hatch, 94 Bagged S10, 91 Lifted Mazda Rep Power: 411	did you or do you have an oil leak somewhere behind the cover? or is your belt tensioned so tight you could use it as a trampoline? __________________ I'll blow a hole in your face then go inside and sleep like a baby.

10-07-2006, 04:46 AM	#13
VTECin5th Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix Az Age: 24 Posts: 2,188 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 41	That just looks too tight, 4 years of sitting is way too long too. Expect your tires to explode soon. __________________ k20dc5

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10-05-2006, 10:01 AM	#2
1995EGGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	what brand is it? that shouldnt crack with 25k miles on it...

10-06-2006, 09:44 AM	#9
totalautosports Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	I have seen that with some of the aftermarket cheap timing belts. I would only use a oem belt or better ( TODA etc..)

10-07-2006, 06:15 PM	#14
totalautosports Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	honda does rate most of their timing belts for 6 years or 90K-105K i worked for a honda dealer for about 12 years. only time i have seen that with a honda belt when its very old over 6 years or like mentioned in very dry heat.If that belt was too tight you would have heard it whistle like a supercharger.

10-09-2006, 10:08 AM	#16
totalautosports Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	the heat is very possiable may be a comination of the both. oil usually makes it stretch and it will look very oily like tire shine.

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