Just wondering if there are any Honda mechanics out there that may be able to give me a round-about price on replacing my timing belt & tensioner in my 98 Hatch. I'd do it myself if I could, but I stick to body work. I'm at about 97k miles and would like to get it done, just wondering on the cost. Thanks in advance!

 

depends on the shop. could be upwards of hundreds of dollars.

 

Yeah that's what I'm worried about, had to get my belt replaced in an 85 LeMans, cost me like $350, hoping that the labor is lower on my Honda lol.

 

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You can.

Just grab a repair manual, tools, and a helper, and you really shouldn't have a problem. It can be a bit time-consuming, but it's not difficult if you're mechanically inclined. If you take the car to a shop or a dealer, you can expect to pay $400+ for the job.

 

I'll guestimate b/w 275-400 @ dealership/independent shop. In the 200's if you find someone to do it on the side.

 

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wow, $275- $400 is really cheap. around my way the dealer is asking for $850. called a local shop, they wanted $700.

 

Its easy to do your self. Just takes a bit of time.
As long as you can get the crank bolt loose..
If I remember right the cost is upwards of $300-$400 or more.

 

PM super-hatch, he is a honda dealer mechanic and hooks it up.

 

If you're going to replace the timing belt and tensioner then might as well replace the water pump and any seals under the timing cover while you're there.

 

****, I'd do it for $100 if you were local.

I wouldn't pay a shop more than ~$400 for the belts, tensioner and water pump.

 

**** if you were local, i'd do it for $200...ehehhehe..that will include a new water pump installed too...but you're in pa

 

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You can.

Just grab a repair manual, tools, and a helper, and you really shouldn't have a problem. It can be a bit time-consuming, but it's not difficult if you're mechanically inclined. If you take the car to a shop or a dealer, you can expect to pay $400+ for the job. </TD></TR></TABLE>

This is what I would do, it may seem hard; just take it one step at a time.