"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Pankaj" <sharmapankaj@gmail.com> 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. There is a lot
>> of work involved. My questions:
>
>> If yes then how much it would cost me? I
>> guess a lot.
>> 2) What is the cost involved in changing of TB (without pumps and with
>> pumps) and other things which usually go with TB change?
>
> Based on recent reports here, $500 to $700 seems to be the going rate,
> with independent shops generally charging less. This should include a new
> water pump and possibly also a balance shaft belt for your Civic. I
> recommend doing the water pump, too, for peace of mind. It's about $50 of
> the price, and the labor for the belt and pump overlap significantly.
>

$500-700 sounds too high. We had the timing belt changed on a Toyota Sienna
with a V6 at the dealer for $175. parts included. The Civic looks on the
surface to be a lot easier to access than the Sienna. I did not change the
water pump or anything besides the belt


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-WJB