Technical Car/Motor Issues > Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? Miscellaneous
Thread Author: PeteW Replies: 5
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New Tue 28 Sep 10 09:31 
 Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? - PeteW
Hi all,

I've had a look at a 1.8 vtec sport accord locally, excellent condition and at a good price. However it has done 99K miles and there is no record of a cambelt change. Full service history. Dealer says its not due until 105K which sounds too much to me. I wouldn't get him to do it in any deal - I'd be happier for my usual garage to do it - but obviously it's a bargaining tool.

Does anyone know the correct change interval?

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New Tue 28 Sep 10 10:01 
 Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? - Iffy
...Does anyone know the correct change interval?...

It probably is 105,000, but if you sit down with the dealer and argue about it for a few hours, it will come down to 10,000, but only if you sign an order straight away. :)

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New Sun 3 Oct 10 14:43 
 Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? - PeteW
Thanks Iffy. Maybe if I'd signed on the day it wouldn't have been sold already when I went back yesterday....;-)

Anyway, decided that an Accord is the next motor, but still don't seem to be able to get a straight answer about the cambelt. Anyone??
Last edited by: Everest Pete on Sun 3 Oct 10 at 14:46
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New Sun 3 Oct 10 21:15 
 Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? - carmalade
I have looked in the Honda service record book of my fil's Accord ,and the cambelt and timing balancer belt have a replacement interval of 96 months or 72k miles,whichever is the sooner.If you are going to buy an Accord ,I would stick with the 2.0L model.hth
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New Mon 4 Oct 10 07:48 
 Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? - PeteW
Thanks. To be honest I'm not that fussed over 1.8 or 2.0. Whatever comes up. Condition and history are far more important to me.
Cheers for the info though - thought 105K sounded too long!!!
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New Tue 5 Oct 10 19:34 
 Honda Accord UK - 01 1.8 cambelt change interval? - corax
Bear in mind that they can be a bit thirsty, not much more than 30mpg. Other than that, they are bombproof, a very underrated car.
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