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It looks like I may need a timing belt soon. My 1999 4 cyl now has 105000,
which is what manual recommends for belt change.

I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.
This quote by non-Honda dealer.

Is this a reasonable quote for this job? I live in Northern Texas.

Thanks

"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> It looks like I may need a timing belt soon. My 1999 4 cyl now has
> 105000,
> which is what manual recommends for belt change.
>
> I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.
> This quote by non-Honda dealer.
>
> Is this a reasonable quote for this job? I live in Northern Texas.
>
> Thanks
>
>
In the past week I have been quoted $578 and $702 for this job on my 2000
Accord SE (4 cyl.). These quotes are from two independent shops in Houston,
so I would say you're at least in the ballpark.

Paul

> I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.
> This quote by non-Honda dealer.

Hmm... $440 at HonToyCare, Boulder, Colorado. I just had mine replaced
on my '98 Civic EX. The price includes water pump, seals, etc. A
complete job.

Andy

Civic might be cheaper, because Civic does not have balance shaft.

AnotherSquid wrote:
>>I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.
>>This quote by non-Honda dealer.
>
>
> Hmm... $440 at HonToyCare, Boulder, Colorado. I just had mine replaced
> on my '98 Civic EX. The price includes water pump, seals, etc. A
> complete job.
>
> Andy
>

Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time. They
tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it is a
bear to get to unless the timing belt is off. But if you're not paying for
labor it isn't so hard on the wallet. If you've always used Honda Genuine
Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water pump
is likely good as new.

Earle

"swllz" <swllz@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Civic might be cheaper, because Civic does not have balance shaft.
>
> AnotherSquid wrote:
> >>I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.
> >>This quote by non-Honda dealer.
> >
> >
> > Hmm... $440 at HonToyCare, Boulder, Colorado. I just had mine replaced
> > on my '98 Civic EX. The price includes water pump, seals, etc. A
> > complete job.
> >
> > Andy
> >

Earle Horton wrote:

> Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time.
> They tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it
> is a
> bear to get to unless the timing belt is off. But if you're not paying
> for
> labor it isn't so hard on the wallet. If you've always used Honda Genuine
> Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water
> pump is likely good as new.

Sure, but for the price of a water pump, it is worth the peace of mind, IMO.

A water pump is not very expensive...

"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
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> Earle Horton wrote:
>
> > Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time.
> > They tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it
> > is a
> > bear to get to unless the timing belt is off. But if you're not paying
> > for
> > labor it isn't so hard on the wallet. If you've always used Honda
Genuine
> > Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water
> > pump is likely good as new.
>
> Sure, but for the price of a water pump, it is worth the peace of mind,
IMO.
>
> A water pump is not very expensive...
>
True, but lots of people who work on their own cars do so for financial
reasons, and I really don't like throwing a water pump, that looks and feels
just like a new one, in the trash.

Earle

105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k .

Private Private wrote:

> 105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k .

And you'd have been wasting your money. They are good to at least 105k.
Honda under-estimates it to make sure their reputation stays stellar.

Of course, driving a shitty Dodge, you'd be wise to change it early...

I had my 2005 Accord Serpentine belt changed at 30k miles, but a timing belt
should go alot longer than 60k i would hope!


"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
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> Private Private wrote:
>
>> 105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k .
>
> And you'd have been wasting your money. They are good to at least 105k.
> Honda under-estimates it to make sure their reputation stays stellar.
>
> Of course, driving a shitty Dodge, you'd be wise to change it early...
>