Can anyone translate this? I found it on the door jamb of my honda beat (I know, not a mini truck, but I have an Acty as well) I'm curious as to what it says. Thanks!
I can't translate, but I can venture a guess. My Carry has a similar,if not identical tag on it's timing belt cover. It looks as though it's a date and mileage tag for replacement of a timing belt.
It says the timing belt should be replaced at 100,000kms and then gives the date (H is for Heisai which is this current Emperor's reign... and we are currently in H21), then the month (always mentioned by number, they don't have names for each month here) and day.
Hey, thanks! This was in the door jamb...do you think it is Honda OEM stamp, or put on my an automotive shop perhaps indicating that the timing belt has already been done? Its a 1991, with 40,000km on it, and I'm doing the timing belt and distributor (honda beats have known problems with the distributors failing, and causing serious engine damage) I don't know if the T.belt was done or not, does this say that it perhaps was done...ever? Thanks!!!
It looks to me like it's just a sticker the factory stuck on there recommending the belt be changed every 100,000 km, with a spot to write down the date and km of when it is actually done. Typically in Japan, it would be done once, if at all, before the car ends up at an auction and shipped off to another country. That's just because (typically, but certainly not always) Japanese don't put as many miles (kilometers) on their vehicles as Americans (or Canadians), partly due to their vastly superior public transportation system. Anyhow, that would be my best guess. If you're going to be tearing into it anyway, might be a good idea to put a new belt on so you know for sure it's good to go. Good luck! -Hiram
Looks to me to be put on at the factory, and I agree with Hiram, it is for when someone has done the work. I see those punch-out labels in some trucks, used to let the driver know when next to change the truck's oil. Some of you may see that in your truck.
