I'm approaching the point where I need to get my timing belt changed, and I might as well do that water pump.

I'm getting a timing belt and water pump kit from here:
http://www.tomaseuroautoparts.com/hondacooling.htm

Is this the right one to buy?

Civic Water Pump and Timing belt Kit.
Includes the timing belt tensioner.
96-00 1600 SOHC. $89.00

I have a 97 EX w/ VTEC.

Approximately how much should I expect to pay if I get a shop to change it for me?

 

Yep, that'll do it....

The OEM part #'s, between the timing belt and water pump, match exactly for both the VTEC and non-VTEC engines.

 

Is there any difference, performance wise, when it comes to timing belts?

 

None that I know of. Was there something specific that you read somewhere that there maybe some performance gain by using a certain belt?

I'd stick with OEM - even people who run really stiff springs in their valvetrain use the OEM belt, so I don't think there is much merit in buying a 'stronger' belt, if you were coming from that angle.

 

Thanx Chris =]