My timing belt is almost dead...
07-12-2005
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My timing belt is almost dead...
Money doesn't grow on trees... For an '01 civic, in Los Angeles, CA
Is $375.00 a fair price, to have the timing belt, the water pump, all the drive belts, the crank seal, and the cam seal replaced, and the radiator flushed?
This is from a trusted mechanic that only works on Hondas and Acuras and only uses Honda parts.
Is $375.00 a fair price, to have the timing belt, the water pump, all the drive belts, the crank seal, and the cam seal replaced, and the radiator flushed?
This is from a trusted mechanic that only works on Hondas and Acuras and only uses Honda parts.
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water pump=100 bucks timing belt ~ 20-30 bucks. belts= no more than 20. crank seal-unsure cam seal-unsure. radiator flush- DIY. antifreeze would be around 20 bucks for the fluid. plus labor rate. so maybe. i wouldn't run that at all though.
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Rep Power: 281 To have it done, it is about 3-400 dollars. Always do the water pump with the belt, and do the seals. I might also do the tensioner, as they wear out too.
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Rep Power: 269 Is that for parts AND labor? If it is, then I think so. I've heard changing the timing belt can be a bitch.
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Rep Power: 305 sounds about right, i have some friends with other hondas that have paid in the 350-500 range for their timing belts
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Rep Power: 0 Yup, I already made the appt. for next Saturday. And that does include parts & labor. For anybody that is interested in the shop, here is the link:
http://www.shshonda.com/
By the way, I am at 90K miles, approx.
http://www.shshonda.com/
By the way, I am at 90K miles, approx.
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Rep Power: 0 that's a good price. when i had to change the timing belt for my '99 accord, the dealership was going to charge me $500 for it. just the timing belt alone!!!
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Originally Posted by fullgrown
that's a good price. when i had to change the timing belt for my '99 accord, the dealership was going to charge me $500 for it. just the timing belt alone!!!
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Rep Power: 307 I was going to attempt it, but then again.....................you can fubar your motor if you're not careful
$350-$400 is about normal, that's what most shops told me
but I got a CV axle changed and timing belt done for $120
$350-$400 is about normal, that's what most shops told me
but I got a CV axle changed and timing belt done for $120
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Originally Posted by mrb420
Should I attempt to change it myself?
How tuff is it?
How tuff is it?
The hardest part of the timing belt, I think, is getting the crankshaft pulley bolt off. That is one tight bolt. Impact wrench comes in handy. And you should have a shop manual.
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