Hi all,
I decided to adjust the valves on my 99 EX when I noticed a rubbed line on my timing belt when I removed the top cover. This was already concerning, but when I did my final crank shaft turn for the last cylinder, a hole on my timing belt came into view. My heart dropped. When I look down into the bottom cover I don't see any points of rubbing. I'm assuming the rubbed line might be debris that might be in the bottom cover, but how does a hole happen?
In full disclosure I did my own timing belt two years ago very carefully using the Honda manual and the best videos and guides I could find here and on youtube. I was convinced I had put everything back together without issues. This is really frustrating because the process was really painful and I was relieved I wouldn't have to do it again (the car is at 290k miles). I might just have to get rid of the car at this point but knowing how this might have happened would be a real help. Thanks!
I decided to adjust the valves on my 99 EX when I noticed a rubbed line on my timing belt when I removed the top cover. This was already concerning, but when I did my final crank shaft turn for the last cylinder, a hole on my timing belt came into view. My heart dropped. When I look down into the bottom cover I don't see any points of rubbing. I'm assuming the rubbed line might be debris that might be in the bottom cover, but how does a hole happen?
In full disclosure I did my own timing belt two years ago very carefully using the Honda manual and the best videos and guides I could find here and on youtube. I was convinced I had put everything back together without issues. This is really frustrating because the process was really painful and I was relieved I wouldn't have to do it again (the car is at 290k miles). I might just have to get rid of the car at this point but knowing how this might have happened would be a real help. Thanks!