Has anyone seen there original timing belt after replacement, and noticed or had the technician mention signs of degradation or other anomalies?
Timing Belt Failure
- Thread starter Slingshot
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From what I've heard, the NSX timing belt does not typically show visible wear, even after 60~90,000 miles. That doesn't mean, however, that it is as good as new. Since the NSX has an interference engine, timing belt failure can be a very expensive proposition indeed. I finally broke down and did mine a few months ago.
Mee too. Looked as good as new!
has anyone tried one of the aftermarket "super strong" timing belts like the toda??
my belt is about due so i would appreciate any feedback.
my belt is about due so i would appreciate any feedback.
I haven't tried the Toda...but...
It's kind of a strange thing. Since most people who change their belts regularly don't have failures anyway, it's going to be hard to really evaluate the usefulness of this upgrade.
It's like comparing quality engine oils, I'm afraid. No one, who maintains their car reasonably well and uses a good quality oil isn't going to have an oil-related failure.
Since there's not a lot of test data (read people who have used them) on the NSX Toda belts, it's going to be hard to say if they're worthwhile.
I'd probably stay with the tried and true stock belts. Unless, I had seriously modded engine with radical cams and used heavier springs on my valves. Then, I might consider the Toda.
-Jim
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue
1977 Honda Accord - Custom - Under Construction
2003 MINI Cooper S - On Order - All Black
1986 Chevy Suburban
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It's kind of a strange thing. Since most people who change their belts regularly don't have failures anyway, it's going to be hard to really evaluate the usefulness of this upgrade.
It's like comparing quality engine oils, I'm afraid. No one, who maintains their car reasonably well and uses a good quality oil isn't going to have an oil-related failure.
Since there's not a lot of test data (read people who have used them) on the NSX Toda belts, it's going to be hard to say if they're worthwhile.
I'd probably stay with the tried and true stock belts. Unless, I had seriously modded engine with radical cams and used heavier springs on my valves. Then, I might consider the Toda.
-Jim
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue
1977 Honda Accord - Custom - Under Construction
2003 MINI Cooper S - On Order - All Black
1986 Chevy Suburban
http://homepage.mac.com/jimanders/PhotoAlbum1.html
