2004 Civic - Timing Belt or Chain?

ericevanz · 12-02-2008

Hey guys,

I can't seem to get a straight answer from my local dealers on whether or not my car has a timing belt or timing chain.

2004 Civic EX Auto, Vtec Engine, 113,000 miles

I called one dealer and they said it had a chain. I emailed another dealer and the maintenance dept. head replied back that it had a belt, then I called to make an appt. and they guy insisted it had a chain. He was very patient though as I asked him a half dozen times if he was sure.

I checked the manual, and it's vague, it just says change your belt according to your maintenance schedule.

I just don't want to screw up my motor when and if my belt snaps, if anybody is 100% sure please respond.

Thanks

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golden_em2 · 12-02-2008

what dealers are you calling? It's a belt, not a chain. I'm 100% sure as I've replaced many.

ericevanz · 12-02-2008

Thanks. I called my Honda Dealer in Torrington CT, U.S.A and the one in the next town over, Hoffman Honda in Avon, CT.

It's a little frustrating, I could of had this done by now.

xRiCeBoYx · 12-02-2008

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...FT-TIMING+BELT

Verified to be a belt

ericevanz · 12-02-2008

Thanks, you guys are the best. Now, just gotta convince my dealer to take me in...

popee · 12-02-2008

em2 are on belts,, i think the 06+ are on chains

gearbox · 12-02-2008

01-05 civic uses belt, 100% sure. 06+ civic uses chain. tell service guy hes a douchebag

SITNLOW97 · 12-02-2008

If you have to convince that dealer that it has a belt, thats the last place id take it to get it replaced..lol..I cant believe someone at a dealership would say that, i guess thats what kinda dumbass's that they hire...

sl33pyriceboi · 12-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearbox

01-05 civic uses belt, 100% sure. 06+ civic uses chain. tell service guy hes a douchebag

X2 HAHAHAHHA!!!!!

MIVtec · 12-02-2008

What prices are you looking at? I just hit 101,000 mi and I have been dreading the fact that I may have to pay $400ish....

gearbox · 12-02-2008

400ish is normal for timing belt and water pump change (and new oil and coolant). you may also want to throw in a new crank pulley, the rubber damper inside gets worn out over time and can cause engine imbalance.

DieMaster · 12-03-2008

not to thread jack but could that what u said gearbox beaa cause of a rough idle?

ericevanz · 12-03-2008

One dealer said it'd be almost $900 US to do the belt and water pump. Then I called my local dealer again and this time the guy on the phone didn't give me any guff about it having a chain and said they're having a special, Belt, Water Pump, Tensioner, A/C Belt, and some other Belt for $700. Got him to throw in an oil change too... I'd rather put that money towards stereo upgrades, but what are you going to do, I bought the car from a commuter.

Taking it in Tonight.

gearbox · 12-04-2008

thats not too bad, esp with them supplying the parts. worn crank pulley prolly would not cause idle issues, its not something you can feel but it will mess the engine over time.

WannaBFast · 12-04-2008

its a belt... unless you got a k-series under the hood.. teh 06up are chains too
700 seems a bit much i think..