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Timing Belt Replacement - 4/18/2005 12:31:15 PM    mydog   Posts: 1 Joined: 4/18/2005 Status: offline How hard is it to change the timing belt? They have a kit you can buy with the belt, tensioner & water pump for $130. I have good mechanical skill but have never tackled this type of project. or should I just take it in to a shop. I called around and was quoted $400 by a honda shop, $425 by dealer. any help would be cool. thanks Post #: 1

RE: Timing Belt Replacement - 4/23/2005 1:08:57 AM    goatman   Posts: 1 Joined: 4/20/2005 Status: offline mydog-I have done it twice- once on a 90 and once on a 92 accord. It's not the easiiest thing in the world but if you have a good manual and some self confidence you can do it. Most shops charge 400 + for the belt swap but add at least a hundred mor efor the water pump. If you do the timing belt, do the water pump. It'll take you an extra half hour. Make sure to replace the balnce shaft belt along woth the timing belt. I got both belts for >40 and I believe the pump was 50. I did.nt replace the tensioner but that is your call. Good luck (in reply to mydog) Post #: 2

RE: Timing Belt Replacement - 4/24/2005 11:05:40 AM    Evlampius Posts: 429 Joined: 3/22/2005 Status: offline this is one bad ass job to do if you dont have garage equipment it will turn really annoying to do yourself +the towing fee when you have to tow it to garage when you screw it up. i vote for let the professional do the job. (in reply to mydog) Post #: 3

RE: Timing Belt Replacement - 5/1/2005 10:55:27 PM    GolfingTiger   Posts: 17 Joined: 12/3/2004 Status: offline I agree. It's nothing to fool with. I just had mine done for $125 by an ASE guy in a good shop. _____________________________ My Hondas: 1998 Honda Accord EX 2002 Honda VFR800 - "The Interceptor" (in reply to Evlampius) Post #: 4

RE: Timing Belt Replacement - 5/3/2005 8:37:14 PM    Evlampius Posts: 429 Joined: 3/22/2005 Status: offline This is excelent price ! you made a smart choice a little advice to everybody : People, when you buy a used car and you dont know the service history ALWAYS replace the timing belt! ...up to you ofcorse (in reply to GolfingTiger) Post #: 5

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