you don't have to, but it is always better to do that, plus when you change the water pump, the mechanic will flush the coolant as well. Do the whole package on that Honda civic 96 which is , water pump, timing belt, cam shaft seal, and some other seals ( can't remember the names ). the whole job could be done for 400 bucks. Its worth it though.
I have a 1997 Honda Civic and I have priced out the Timing Belt/Cam Seals/Water Pump to be around $500-$600. It is always a good idea to change the water pump as well since the mechanic is in there anyways. Its great preventative maintenance and the water pump and timing belt usually have the same life-span.
timing belt change 2008 civic
According to Honda's website, 2006 was the first year that all the standard Honda Civic's (CE LX DX etc) had timing CHAINS, so you do not need to change it out. The Honda SIs have always had timing chains.
You have a timing chain not a timing belt.
Yes, it is required.
the water pump is under the timing cover, if you replace the water pump, it is also a good time to change out the timing belt... Honda recomends changing water pumps when you change the timing belt...
No, not if the belt was installed correctly.
A 2011 Honda Civic does not have a timing belt on it. The vehicle does have a timing chain on it.
$250 in Ft. Wayne, In.
No, it will last the life of the engine.
170000 km
The 2007 civic has a timing CHAIN. Honda SIs had timing CHAINS from the very first model (2002) and the other standard Civic models had timing chains starting in 2006. So no need to replace it.
Belt! Change at 7 years or 160,000 kms.