Maintenance - Schedule Addition
Model1983 PRELUDE
Applicable To
ALL ENGINE
File Under
Bulletin No. 87-010
Issue Date MAR 27, '87
Maintenance Schedule Addition
Camshaft Timing Belt replacement should be performed during the 37,500 mile scheduled maintenance. The timing belt need not be replaced again during any scheduled maintenance (unless it is accidentally damaged or contaminated during another repair) because of improvements in belt technology.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of 1983 Preludes will be notified of this Maintenance Schedule addition by mail. The letter will be sent on April 10,1987. American Honda will pay for timing belt replacement if the vehicle's mileage is near or beyond 37,500 miles. 1983 Prelude owners who have already paid for timing belt replacement will be reimbursed by American Honda. Previously replaced timing belts must be inspected as described below.
The text of the customer letter is on the back of this bulletin.
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the upper cover of the timing belt.
2. Check the color of the lettering on the timing belt.
^ Red lettering indicates that the latest belt is installed. Reinstall the upper cover and proceed to step 3.
^ White lettering indicates that the belt should be replaced. Replace the timing belt with a belt which has red lettering, as shown in the Service Manual, page 6-19. Proceed to step 3.
3. Center punch the firewall over the last V.I.N. digit to indicate that the latest timing belt is installed.
PARTS INFORMATION
Timing belt (with red lettering): H/C 1460559, P/N 14400-PC6-004
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation
Description Flat Rate Time
Number (in hours)
110505 Inspection 0.3
110170 -- Inspection and Replacement 2.0
A With air conditioning 0.1
B With power steering (automatic transmission only) 0.2
C Camshaft seal replacement 0.1
D Oil pump replacement or resealing 0.5
Failed H/C: 0
Defect code: 608
Contention code: B99
CUSTOMER LETTER
Dear 1983 Prelude Owner:
To enhance vehicle durability at extended mileage, we have added Camshaft Timing Belt replacement to the 1983 Prelude Maintenance Schedule. The replacement should be performed by an authorized Honda automobile dealer during the 37,500 mile scheduled maintenance and will be completed free of charge. If the mileage on your 1983 Prelude is near or beyond 37,500 miles, please make an appointment with an authorized Honda automobile dealer to have the timing belt replaced. Allow a day for the replacement.
Once a new timing belt has been installed, it need not be replaced again during any scheduled maintenance because of improvements in belt technology.
If you have already had the timing belt replaced on your 1983 Prelude, we would like to ensure
that the latest timing belt was installed. Please make an appointment with an authorized Honda automobile dealer to have the timing belt inspected free of charge.
Additionally, if you have paid for timing belt replacement, you may be eligible for reimbursement from American Honda. Please complete the enclosed Request for Reimbursement form and mail it to your Honda Zone Office. The address and phone number are listed on the back of this letter.
Thank you for your cooperation. This service is intended to help ensure your continued satisfaction with your Honda.
Sincerely, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.