here is the problem
last week my waterpumpbroke and was able to get an estimate for the job of water pumpreplacement and timing belt replacement for 320$ but the mechanic had to scheduleme today but three days ago.the car just stopped while i was driving it from the grocery......( had tohave it towed) today when i brought it to the mechanic he said that it might be that my timing belt broke and probably ruined some of my valves/pistons and would be expecting cost of parts and labor for 1000-1200$ i just got this honda accord '90(143000mi) last six months for 2500 $ and spending 1000$ is far out my budget any suggestions on how i can lower the costs .....how about parts at the junkyard or new engine?.... thanks


[Modified by turrismaldon, 6:13 PM 11/6/2002]

 

an enine swap would probably run you just as much but you MIGHT be able to gank the head which would come with all the stuff you want replaced 'cept the w pump and pistons. never tried it though so i don't know if the junkyard would let you. f22a1 sell for about $500 or less.


[Modified by YodiBrodi, 8:29 PM 11/6/2002]

 

f22a1 sell for about $500 or less.?
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is the engine only cost 500$?

 

remember...to drop the engine places will charge $250-500 so add that in too if you don't plan to do it yourself....

 

QUOTE:f22a1 sell for about $500 or less.?

ya they're old, abundant, and few ppl want them so they're that damn cheap.

 

I just had my 92 Accord LX (Canadian trim) in for timing belt replacement, water pump, etc. It cost over $1000 CDN, there was an oil leak causing a bulge in the cover and the pulleys in that area just destroyed the cover, put a nice big hole in it.

If your timing belt broke while it was running, I'd probably say $1000 is about right to get things fixed. Better start looking for an engine instead like everyone else said.