"gnu / linux" <rob.fruth@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Time for someone good (not me) to replace the timing belt on my stock
> 2000 Civic (low miles but time, plan on keeping a couple more years) I
> have a few questions (checked the FAQs etc but no luck) I know water
> pump at the same time but how about the thermostat, since radiator is
> drained how about hoses and or belts, tensioners, anything else ?
>

Sounds like you are on the right track. I recommend replacing the
tensioners, but get more opinions about that. I have heard the
recommendation to replace them every other time - they are expensive, and
they care more about the miles than about time. I would say "yes" to the
thermostat, but considering the spate of thermostat problems in late model
Civics (see the "08 civic warmup issues" thread) I don't have a warm fuzzy
feeling about the thermostats that may be on the shelf right now. It's a
great time to replace the belt(s) and certainly a time to check the hoses
and replace them if they are in doubt.

Good luck!

Mike