I need to relace my timing belt soon. I was just wondering what you guys are paying to replace them. What's the most I should pay? Should I go to the Acura shop? Thanks for any info.

 

If you go to the dealer or a big shop they will overcharge you...

 

i'm bringing mine to a local shop that uses acura parts....he'll do the 90k tune-up which includes timing belt, drive belts, waterpump, valve clearance, cam seals, crank seal, valve cover gasket, cap, rotor, wires, plugs and some other little stuff for $800 including acura parts......not expensive, not cheap, but it'll beat the dealer and i don't want to tackle this job myself...yet....

 

You'll have to have a first time replacing a timing belt, so why not try it now? You'll save hundreds on the labor costs and learn alot in the process.

If you haven't gotten one already, you should pick up a Helm's manual.

Depending on where you live, there should be a few H-T guys around that would be more than willing to help you. The only payment most of them require is a few beers and maybe some food.

Good Luck,
JP


[Modified by HondaJon, 6:36 PM 2/3/2003]

 

I am going to have to agree with you there.

 

Yea okay I know all about the dealers but about how much are you guys paying?

 

im still trying to find someone from h-t in my area to help me with my 90k maintenance...or should i say i wanna help and learn from a h-t member in my area ...

 

$800 for all of that is a ripoff.

I paid a local honda specialist $450 for everything you mentioned....

Go to a local honda specialist...its the best thing to do. Dealers make everything sound so complicated and overcharge.

 

how about we organize a jersey maintenance day? i could get my timing belt done too, willing to help out if we can get someone who knows how to do it to come...

 

My dealer had a special for a 495$ timing and waterpump replacement. But typically I hear prices btn $600-800 at the dealer.

 

My shop usually does it for 500-600 which includes the water pump, timing belt, drive belts, tensioner, valve adjustment, tune up, and all seals associated. Imo, a whole lot more than what any dealership would do. It's a good diy project if you have someone experienced to help you out. Good luck and take it easy on the car just in case.

 

ive done mine once and it was a good experience...but a couple of months i had mine done for 250..without parts..