The 88 Prelude does not use a dual timing belt. It has a single timing belt
The 1991 Honda Prelude has an interference engine. If the belt breaks serious engine damage will occur. Replace the belt at 90,000 miles. As the water pump is driven by the same belt, also replace the pump at the same time to avoid future labor costs.
every 70,000 miles.
Behind the timing belt cover
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You change the timing belt at 100,000 km. you can do it at 90,000 just to be on the safe side. If it breaks you can bend your valves
Yes, the 1989 Honda Prelude Si is equipped with an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt fails, the pistons and valves can collide, potentially causing significant engine damage. Regular maintenance of the timing belt is crucial to prevent such failures.
The timing may be off. If the timing belt is old then the gears can slip and cause backfiring, or the engine to not run at all.
my 91 Honda prelude 4ws si with 2.1 engine had high idle in park. then my timing belt went put a new belt on hasn't done it yet!!! I do not fix them, I bring it to the dealer and let them fix it.
Around $850 at a Honda dealer and around $400 at an independant shop.
Around $900 at a Honda dealer for the timing belt & water pump. Head gasket cost depends on if the head needs work or replacement.
On the driver's side of the engine under the timing belt cover. It is driven by the the timing belt. If you do change it you should always replace your timing belt and water pump while you are in there. You will save yourself time and money in the long run.