Car inspection questions--help :)
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Car inspection questions--help :)
Looking at picking up an '00 with 45,000 miles, it's been tracked occasionally, from what I understand. What items would I need to have inspected. Would a Honda dealership do this for a fee? Could they check the differential and drivetrain---cam belts? Any other items that should be checked? Also, when is the timing belt supposed to be changed? Thanks a BUNCH!
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There are no timing belts. The cams are chain driven.
If it were me, I would want a leak-down test to make sure the engine has been maintained well, and have the differential oil inspected / changed. If the diff oil looks dark, then it probably hasn't ever been changed (bad).
If it were me, I would want a leak-down test to make sure the engine has been maintained well, and have the differential oil inspected / changed. If the diff oil looks dark, then it probably hasn't ever been changed (bad).
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Originally Posted by newsguy,Aug 20 2004, 11:00 AM
Would a Honda dealership do this for a fee?
Yes, they'll inspect your car for you. Just get the estimate first.
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Originally Posted by gernby,Aug 20 2004, 12:06 PM
There are no timing belts. The cams are chain driven.
If it were me, I would want a leak-down test to make sure the engine has been maintained well, and have the differential oil inspected / changed. If the diff oil looks dark, then it probably hasn't ever been changed (bad).
If it were me, I would want a leak-down test to make sure the engine has been maintained well, and have the differential oil inspected / changed. If the diff oil looks dark, then it probably hasn't ever been changed (bad).
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Originally Posted by JP_BLACK,Aug 23 2004, 01:01 AM
timing cain is only replaced if broken. its like the chain on your bike, theres really no need to replace it unless it breaks
The timing chain in the S2000 does not have a recommended replacement interval, but that certainly doesn't mean it never needs to be replaced. At 50,000 miles, it should still be in good shape and will likely remain so for quite a while longer.