It needs a new belt tensioner probably, on needs tensioned properly. dr_performance@hotmail.com
Every 60K miles would be a safe bet.
Did it just die while you were driving?
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Where is the starter on a 1997 Honda Civic?
Every 100,000 kilmetres. But if driving habit is worse then regular, 85k - 90k would be safe.
The average is 10,000 - 15,000 a year. I was a Honda Mech for years. Just make sure the timing belt was changed if over 70,000-80,000 miles.
Costs of timing belt repairs on a 2004 Honda Civic depends on the location of the vehicle. Time to replace to belt is rated at 3 to 5 hours, and costs of labor varies on average between $50 to $100. The final price with parts included would range between $350 to $600.
If you are looking to purchase a used Honda Civic VTi, a good place to start would be with used car dealerships. Any Honda dealership would have new Honda Civic VTis available. If they didn't, they could order one in for you.
s2000 would hammer it
no cause they are different years, model changed.
If it jumped a tooth, your car would be running very rough. You would not have much for acceleration, and your gas mileage will drop dramatically. If your timing belt is broken, your car will not run at all.
I would suggest bringing your Civic to a Honda service center. This is a difficult job and if not done correctly could result in severe engine damage. The NJ Honda dealer that I use has factory trained technicians who use only the best equipment and genuine Honda parts. I wouldn't trust anyone other than their experts to work on my 2002 Honda Accord.