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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
Don't forget the timing belt, unless you have absolute proof of its replacement at a mileage within 50k of what you have now.
Most Honda engines are killed by broken timing belts, or other serious neglect.
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Mech
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Mech
I'm very aware of the timing belt in the Honda and I did ask the person I bought the car from about it before I bought the car. He said he changed it around 100,000 miles, but this car now has 167,000 miles on it. I'm going to inspect the belt and if it looks good I will plan on replacing the belt and water pump at 180,000 miles.
I have owned two Cavaliers and those cars have the timing chain in them which does not really wear out until the engine needs a rebuild, but those cars only get 30 MPG average.