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Car Forum / Honda Cars / June 2007timing belt change
It looks like I may need a timing belt soon. My 1999 4 cyl now has 105000, which is what manual recommends for belt change. I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals. This quote by non-Honda dealer. Is this a reasonable quote for this job? I live in Northern Texas. Thanks > It looks like I may need a timing belt soon. My 1999 4 cyl now has > 105000, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Thanks In the past week I have been quoted $578 and $702 for this job on my 2000 Accord SE (4 cyl.). These quotes are from two independent shops in Houston, so I would say you're at least in the ballpark. Paul > I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals. > This quote by non-Honda dealer. Hmm... $440 at HonToyCare, Boulder, Colorado. I just had mine replaced on my '98 Civic EX. The price includes water pump, seals, etc. A complete job. Andy Civic might be cheaper, because Civic does not have balance shaft. >>I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals. >>This quote by non-Honda dealer. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Andy Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time. They tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it is a bear to get to unless the timing belt is off. But if you're not paying for labor it isn't so hard on the wallet. If you've always used Honda Genuine Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water pump is likely good as new. Earle > Civic might be cheaper, because Civic does not have balance shaft. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > > > Andy > Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time. > They tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water > pump is likely good as new. Sure, but for the price of a water pump, it is worth the peace of mind, IMO. A water pump is not very expensive... > > Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time. > > They tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > A water pump is not very expensive... True, but lots of people who work on their own cars do so for financial reasons, and I really don't like throwing a water pump, that looks and feels just like a new one, in the trash. Earle 105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k . > 105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k . And you'd have been wasting your money. They are good to at least 105k. Honda under-estimates it to make sure their reputation stays stellar. Of course, driving a shitty Dodge, you'd be wise to change it early... I had my 2005 Accord Serpentine belt changed at 30k miles, but a timing belt should go alot longer than 60k i would hope! >> 105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k . > > And you'd have been wasting your money. They are good to at least 105k. > Honda under-estimates it to make sure their reputation stays stellar. > > Of course, driving a shitty Dodge, you'd be wise to change it early... > I had my 2005 Accord Serpentine belt changed at 30k miles, but a timing belt > should go alot longer than 60k i would hope! If your Accord is a 4-cylinder, it uses a timing chain that typically has no replacement interval. If you have a V6, that uses a belt and the interval is likely somewhere in the vicinity of 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. My car is a 1993 del sol and i changed the timing belt 6 months ago. I thought timing belts have an age limit too?? Am I wrong? I mean would you trust a 14 year old timing belt? |
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