Does a Honda Goldwing have a timing belt or chain?
The Honda Goldwing GL1500 motorcycles built between 1988 and 2003 rely on traditional timing belts running around a drive pulley and driven pulley. The Honda Goldwing GL1800 motorcycles built between 2001 and 2017 use a pair of timing chains driven by a central timing sprocket and driving two cam sprockets.
When to replace timing belts on a Honda Goldwing?
When to Replace the Timing Belts on a Honda Goldwing GL1500 The older cam belts found in the Goldwing GL1500 models are more prone to wear, and require regular inspection and maintenance. Honda says you should replace the timing belts on a GL1500 once every 100,000 miles.
What happens when you change timing belt on GL1000?
Boxer engines “grow” due to thermal expansion and you will over-tighten cam belts, shorten their life and cause whine if you don’t accommodate these physics. On a GL1000, the incorrect belt tension will also corrupt ignition timing since the timing apparatus is driven off the left cam, not the crank as in later engines.
How often should I change my timing belt?
Thereafter, my recommendation is to change them every 5 years or 25,000 miles…whichever comes sooner. Obviously, they should be inspected from time to time for any evidence of damage, oil contamination or deterioration which would warrant immediate replacement.
Which is cheaper to replace Honda belt or OEM belt?
In any case, belts are cheap compared to bent valves (and worse). When you decide to change your belts, these aftermarket belts are suitable replacements at a lower cost than the OEM Honda belts:
How much does it cost to replace a timing belt?
The average cost for a timing belt replacement is between $498 and $669 . Labor costs are estimated between $319 and $403 while parts are priced between $179 and $266 .
Should I replace the timing belt?
If your car has a timing belt, it’s important that you inspect it regularly to ensure that it’s in proper working order. This small part is critical to your engine running properly, and if it breaks the results can be catastrophic. Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model.
Do I have to change my timing belt?
A timing chain runs inside the engine, as it needs to be lubricated by the engine oil. A timing belt typically needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. It’s a few hundred dollar repair. A timing chain doesn’t need to be replaced unless there is a problem with it.
Does Honda Insight have a timing belt?
The Insight has a timing chain which usually means much longer intervals between changing if there even is a service requirement. Timing chains usually give a noisy warning before failing and can sometimes go on for quite some time rattling before giving up. Belts on the other hand give no warning they just break with catastropic results for the engine and your pocket (bent valves,gouged pistons and possible broken cams)that is why the replacement interval should be strictly adehered too.