2ndName

Hello,

Question in regards of having a shop replace my Timing Belt and Water Pump. I just got a quote from one shop because I was just there this morning and was wondering if this is a good price, normal, or a rip off.

They said that for a timing belt, water pump, and seals, they will charge $400.

They will order OEM parts from Acura.

I would do it myself, but I am not too comfortable with replacing timing belts and water pumps since I do not want to f*ck things up and end up benting some valves or whatnot.

In any case, what do you think about the price?

DAcraze

thats about what i got charged. but search around and u might find somethin else. but yea usually it is around 400 and up

2ndName

Good to know thank you.

Reason why I asked is because I would like to build a rep with a local shop. And since they did a great job with the install of my Twin Loop Muffler, I asked if they offered any other services.

tegrevboy

Go and purchase a HElms Acura Service manual and do it yourself and follow the book word for word and save yourself about $200...

00IntegrAllmotoR

iTrader: (1)

^^^^^^^^ i agree

2ndName

I will try that route if it can save me $200.

Deluzional

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my friends helped change my timing belt and water pump...it was out first time and all we had was a helms...engine still running strong

2ndName

Cool, well I will prolly need help, so anyone that has some free time given the fact that winter break is here and want to help me out...please contact me. Need water pump and timing belt replaced.

Dogginator

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Why not download the helms manual for free? Search google for hondahookup and manuals.

ugotdubbz

If they are charging $400 for everything and will use OEM parts I would go for it. I was quoted $265 from a private shop and $325 from a Honda dealer just for labor. I decided I would do it my self and order all OEM parts online. I paid about $280 shipped for timing belt, tensioner, water pump, valve cover gasket, seals, and all 3 acc. belts. Some of the stuff I may not need to replace but I figured why not since I will have all the stuff taken off anyway.