anyone ever get a timing belt changed on their prelude? how much does it usually cost to intsall one.

 

i think honda quoted me something in the $800-$1000 range. i just bought all the parts and did it myself for something like $200. these prices are for water pump, all belts, and all new seals. honda sells these as a "timing belt change package".

 

not to hard on your own. if you do take it to a shop, take it to someone you trust but not the dealership. they will rape you. and if you have an h22 convert to h23 manual tensioner.

 

Hey man let me know if you still have the v-tec controller iam interested in it if its still for sale.

 

does anyone know what a regular shop would charge around? shouldnt it go by hour, and how long it takes them...

 

Goodyear charged $800, but it's better to get the kit and get the pump, tensioner, and all that replaced. I got it done once, and they replaced everything but the tensioner which broke about 6 months later and cracked my water pump, had to replace everything all over again. That sucked.