jlamaster

Friend has a 97 LX sedan Auto and needs his t-belt water pump replaced and Dealship quoted around $700 for it. is that about right. I didn't think it was. I know it should only be about a 3 hour job and plus parts at $50/hr for labor it just doesn't add up to 700.

hatchback19

That's no surpraise, they charge a lot becuase of labor and theres a chance he/she could mess it up. That's why they charge so much, it's not that hard. For that much I'd take a chance and do it myself. Can drop a new motor in there for $700.

slvrcivic97

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Yeah. I'd do it myself and save the money. **** dealership costs!

Evs-One

for 700 bucks you could drive to Bellingham, let me do it, go shopping, and drive back.

That's a road trip, shopping trip, and getting the car fixed all for the same as a dealership

Simple

at DeLon Honda here in salem it costs $629.99 for T belt change, of corse there is a bunch of other checks and stuff that we do so we can say you need a new this and new that and make money

GRAVEDIGGER

Emerika aint joking, he 'll fix you right up. very good work , knows his sh-t and is also very nice guy to . saved my a--. Evan, you still the man .

Sketch_hs

before i knew how, i had my entire 90 service done (t-belt, water pump, valve adjustment, new fluids, new plugs, new wires and full inspection)

cost me just over $450 from Honda-hospital here in the Bay area.

best shop ever

**** dealers and **** their prices! shop around.

Simple

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sketch_hs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">before i knew how, i had my entire 90 service done (t-belt, water pump, valve adjustment, new fluids, new plugs, new wires and full inspection)

cost me just over $450 from Honda-hospital here in the Bay area.

best shop ever **** dealers and **** their prices! shop around.</TD></TR></TABLE>


well, i wouldnt say that, sure they charge a lot for customers, but if you work at one, (like me) they are your best freind. I got my oil changed, 2 filters, 3 qts of MTF, new valve cover seal, got to wash my cover in the parts washer, and use all the brake/engine cleaner i want, after that, i used the company carwash and vaccum, hell i could have had a lube tech get my engine bay steam cleaned if he wasnt off work. all for $14

Evs-One

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thanks, Ryan. Hopefully everything's working out perfect

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by simple &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well, i wouldnt say that, sure they charge a lot for customers, but if you work at one, (like me) they are your best freind. I got my oil changed, 2 filters, 3 qts of MTF, new valve cover seal, got to wash my cover in the parts washer, and use all the brake/engine cleaner i want, after that, i used the company carwash and vaccum, hell i could have had a lube tech get my engine bay steam cleaned if he wasnt off work. all for $14
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not everyone works for Honda now do they. Not fair to make statements like that.

t0p_sh0tta

Most of the smaller garages will do a t-belt for $300-400.

tonyxcom

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That's a road trip, shopping trip, and getting the car fixed all for the same as a dealership </TD></TR></TABLE>

Or pay you to drive to his place

Evs-One

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Or pay you to drive to his place </TD></TR></TABLE>

haha, that too. Vacation for me

ironcheftony

where in east texas....

jlamaster

Longview texas. Yeah i used to work at a Toyota dealership but i didn't remember them charging that much for a T-belt, etc. I changed mine in 3hrs and only cost me parts. if i had time i would change his and make some money but time is precious right now. thanks for the imput.

Bailhatch

I charge about 400 including parts for d and b series.

- tensioner, t-belt, waterpump & gasket.

seems like a fair price to me.

Plan B

accords have balance shafts as well.

All OEM parts, i believe it would cost that much.

But yeah, a shady-tree mechanic could do the same job for way less.

I suggest getting the parts from honda however.

bearboy80

yeah timing belt replacement cost a lot. no surprise.