Who is the OEM for 98 Civic LX timing belt, drive belts, water pump etc.?
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Who is the OEM for 98 Civic LX timing belt, drive belts, water pump etc.?
I may be replacing the following on my 1998 Civic LX:
1.) Timing belt
2.) Tensioner
3.) Tensioner spring
4.) Water Pump
5.) Water Pump gasket
6.) Alternator belt
7.) A/C belt
8.) Power steering belt
9.) Camshaft seal
10.) Crankshaft seal
I'm finding lots of Japanese parts, aftermarket parts, you name it, all of which claim they fit perfectly. It's a claim I've heard before.
Does anyone know what the OEM manufacturers for any of these parts are? Who made the parts that originally came on the car when it was new from the factory? Particularly the timing belt itself, the water pump, and the three accessory belts (Alternator, AC, PS)?
The car currently has 132,000 miles on it, and I can find no records of any of these parts EVER being replaced, including the timing belt
. If they haven't been, then I'm extremely lucky the engine hasn't eaten itself, and I'm also VERY impressed with the longevity of the OEM parts. I'd love to replace them with new versions made by the same factories. Who were they?
Thanks, all! I'm a Honda n00b, just finished drilling out the Phillips screws in the front discs, and am venturing into the unknown here. I would deeply appreciate any advice.
1.) Timing belt
2.) Tensioner
3.) Tensioner spring
4.) Water Pump
5.) Water Pump gasket
6.) Alternator belt
7.) A/C belt
8.) Power steering belt
9.) Camshaft seal
10.) Crankshaft seal
I'm finding lots of Japanese parts, aftermarket parts, you name it, all of which claim they fit perfectly. It's a claim I've heard before.
Does anyone know what the OEM manufacturers for any of these parts are? Who made the parts that originally came on the car when it was new from the factory? Particularly the timing belt itself, the water pump, and the three accessory belts (Alternator, AC, PS)?
The car currently has 132,000 miles on it, and I can find no records of any of these parts EVER being replaced, including the timing belt
. If they haven't been, then I'm extremely lucky the engine hasn't eaten itself, and I'm also VERY impressed with the longevity of the OEM parts. I'd love to replace them with new versions made by the same factories. Who were they?Thanks, all! I'm a Honda n00b, just finished drilling out the Phillips screws in the front discs, and am venturing into the unknown here. I would deeply appreciate any advice.
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I'd love to replace them with new versions made by the same factories.
If you don't want to go to your local, then use an internet dealership that sells at wholesale rates.
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Any idea who originally made the timing belt, water pump, and accessory belts?
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Here's copy/paste from another post of mine:
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You missed this line?
Most online dealers sell at about 30% below MSRP. Damn good discount for OEM parts IMO.
Googled just a few:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/
http://www.bkhondaparts.com/
http://www.collegehillshondaparts.com/
http://www.hondapartscheap.com/
I could rattle off a bunch of names of OEM suppliers, but no, I don't know specifically who made the parts on your car you ask about.
I doubt we would have much of what you want on-hand to check names anyway. We don't keep much for older cars at our store, but we can get most stuff overnight if needed.
Couple years ago someone asked about belt brands for an 03 and this was what we had on the shelves:
All dealers are free to set their own price structures.
They don't have to adhere to MSRP, but if you already know what MSRP is they may come down to that to make the sale.
Some won't, they would rather not sell at all than make too little profit.
I think they must have figured out how to retire off of percentages instead of real money.
(I sell lemonade for $1,000,000 per glass. I only need to sell one of them and I'm set!)
They don't have to adhere to MSRP, but if you already know what MSRP is they may come down to that to make the sale.
Some won't, they would rather not sell at all than make too little profit.
I think they must have figured out how to retire off of percentages instead of real money.
(I sell lemonade for $1,000,000 per glass. I only need to sell one of them and I'm set!)
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I wouldn't mind finding the same part on line, from a discount shop, same brand (and quality I hope) as OEM.
Most online dealers sell at about 30% below MSRP. Damn good discount for OEM parts IMO.
Googled just a few:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/
http://www.bkhondaparts.com/
http://www.collegehillshondaparts.com/
http://www.hondapartscheap.com/
Any idea who originally made the timing belt, water pump, and accessory belts?
I doubt we would have much of what you want on-hand to check names anyway. We don't keep much for older cars at our store, but we can get most stuff overnight if needed.
Couple years ago someone asked about belt brands for an 03 and this was what we had on the shelves:
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