Pankaj wrote:
> Sorry if this question is asked thousands of times.
> I will make it as simple as possible.
> I have 99 Civic EX and it has done 95K.
> I purchased it from a lady who wasn't sure about timing belt was
> changed .she said she got some belts changed. She didn't know much
> about the CAR and service. I got it checked before buying and the
> mechanic told me that he cannot check the state of TB.

find a different mechanic. they can't tell you the exact mileage, but
it sure is easy to see the difference between a belt that's done 95k and
one that's done 10k.

> There is a lot
> of work involved. My questions:
>
> 1) Can I get it(TB) checked? If yes then how much it would cost me? I
> guess a lot.

it'll cost you the price of a valve lash adjustment and rocker cover
gasket - with the rocker cover off, the state of the belt can be easily
seen. again, find a decent mechanic that will do this for you. or buy
the book and tools and do it yourself.

> 2) What is the cost involved in changing of TB (without pumps and with
> pumps) and other things which usually go with TB change?
> 3) I am in east coast near DC. Any suggestions who should be the best
> for this job. I know dealers are good but the expenses at their shops
> are very high.
>
> Your help will be highly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>