Nick wrote:
>
> I live in the Philly area and had the timing belt, water pump and
> drive belts replaced for about $630 about 2 years ago at a Honda
> dealer so it seems very high especially since you are not even getting
> the water pump replaced.
>
> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 01:06:03 -0400, accord_owner@no.spam.com wrote:
>
> >I went to the dealer this week to get some repairs done on my 97 Accord.
> >Here's what they charged:
> >
> >4 Michelin Harmony tires: 4x117 = $468
> >cat converter heat shields: $190
> >front engine mount: $195
> >front brake pads and "machine the rotors": $300
> >adjust rear brakes: $60
> >
> >They also said changing the timing belt would cost $810, but they didn't have
> >time to do that and the other stuff, so I didn't have it done. I think they
> >said that price would include inspection of the water pump and seals and
> >whatever else is associated with a timing belt change, but probably wouldn't
> >include the replacements for those if they are necessary.
> >
> >I live in a suburb of DC. What do you think of those prices?

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No comment . . I can't type with smoke coming out my ears . . .

Run away from that dealer, if your bum doesn't hurt too much to run.

'Curly'