Couldn't agree more, Bill, and why I am so fond of my Hondas...no timing
belts ('04 CR-V with 214K miles and '06 Accord with 103K miles). Between
the two them they have saved me about $2500 in timing belt jobs.
Charlie
On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 4:27 PM, Bill Pearce <billcpearce@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> The utter stupidity of this is that we are tied to regular, expensive
> replacement of something that contributes only to our comfort, which shows
> me how soft we have become. Several years ago, I sold my Audi to get out
> from under the nightmarishly expensive repair and maintenance bills that
> are the gift of German engineering. It, like most of the cars I've owned
> since the seventies, had a timing belt. I replaced it with a Lexus. I asked
> the person from whom I bought the car, who was also my long time mechanic,
> about timing belt replacement, and he said "Never!" When I recovered
> consciousness, he explained that it had a timing chain, I said Thanks for
> Japanese cars! The only purpose for a belt instead of a chain is to remove
> a bit of noise, making the inside of the car more silent. I certainly can't
> tell a difference. Maybe I should get my hearing checked.
> 1. My Lexus isn't afflicted with a lot of engine noise.
> 2. If noise is a problem, there needs to be more work on tires.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichols
> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 3:02 PM
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] Wyoming in August [was other stuff]
>
> Hi Ken,
>
> As I understand it, at least you don't have to worry about a timing
> belt. I suspect yours has a chain.
>
> I've got a more unique situation with my 2007 Volvo V70T. Shortly after
> buying it, a combination of advancing age and health concerns curtailed
> our traveling. It turned over *8000* miles last week. So, on my next
> dealer visit, some time next year, I'm faced with age-related items.
> I've got to replace the original tires, tire-pressure sensors, etc,
> along with the usual once a year oil change and servicing. The sensors
> are powered by batteries inside each tire, with a life expectancy of 10
> years. I expect that my timing belt should also be changed after the
> recommended 10 year life.
>
> Alas, such is the care and feeding of our mechanical pets............
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 12/1/2016 1:54 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
>
>>
>> Speaking of the BMW, I've got to replace the water pump, belt and
>> power steering tank. Have all the parts ordered and will do it myself.
>> First "major" repair to this thing, like ever. 2004 with 165k miles.
>> Better get rid of it, I guess. (The original battery lasted 12 years).
>>
>> AG Schnozz
>>
>
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