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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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What should I get. Aftermarket or OEM timing belt? Thanks guys.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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OEM Timing belt and water pump. Do both at the same time, its easier and saves time and $$
 
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Save $$$$$$$$$$$, get a no-name. Don't forget to start shopping for a new engine right away, though [8D]
 
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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OEM Timing belt and water pump. Do both at the same time, its easier and saves time and $$
when it comes to engine parts, OEM is the way to go. do what pete says and also change the water pump
 
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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who is the manufacturer of the oem timing belt ?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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the one I have in stock has "honda" on it
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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the one I have in stock has "honda" on it
I hope this isn't some sort of free advertising.


DO NOT USE ANYTHING OTHER THAN OEM

Period
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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on a d series i would go oem only (no one makes an aftermarket high quality one.), on a b series toda and greddy make upgraded timing belts, i never used one but they might be worth it.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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I hope this isn't some sort of free advertising.
OooopsSorry, bad wording. I meant the one I have at home for my car [8D]
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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i put on Duralast. made in italy.
20 dollars plus tax
 
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