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Timing Belt ?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:36 pm
by 2fast4u
Gates T223 or Honda OEM? which is better? looked at my timing belt today and it looks like a bear attacked it :shock:

PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:40 pm
by teal_dx
either one asap!

I always get OEM for a piece of mind, but Gates is a good brand too.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:46 pm
by 2fast4u
alright thanks. and is it safe to keep the timing belt cover off?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:24 pm
by teal_dx
I wouldn't on a street car. you'll get dirt and tiny pebbles down there which you don't want to get in your timing belt because it can shorten its life

PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:00 pm
by chilango41
OEM! :D

PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:01 pm
by Eg6H2D
what motor do you have? z6? Gates T224RB