"George R. Gonzalez" <grg@umn.edu> wrote in message
news:bjtcql$mbb$1@lenny.tc.umn.edu...
> Our 1999 Odessey van is coming up on 90,000 miles.
>
> Our local whiz-bang auto shop wants to do it, estimates around $1000.
>
> I don't HAVE a spare $1000. So I start looking into what's involved
> and whether I can do it. Change plugs and filters, check. Change fluids,
> check.
> Change timing belt... hmmm...
>
> I've done several (successful!) head-gasket replacements on
> VW Rabbits. This involved removing and replacing the timing belt,
> which is in a rather accessible location on a Rabbit.
>
> Does this qualify me to replace the timing belt on an Oddesey?
>

I think you could do it, but plan on it taking a lot longer... VWs are great
for DIY maintenance.