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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Hello again,

My 2000 Honda Accord has a cracked head gasket. I have to put antifreeze in it at least twice a week. It is leaking into the oil so I have to keep an eye on how often to change it. Does anyone know what it may cost to get the head gasket changed? Also while the head is off I will have the timing belt, water pump and all other belts changed as well.

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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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You don't say where you are, but in my neck of the woods (a small city, but well enough to do area)
a timing belt and pump at the dealer was quoted $720+pump cost+tax based on son's '93 accord.
I think total ballparked to $900. This, being dealer, would likely be highest cost shop.

Head gasket & external belts would be on top of that for you. I don't guess these.
 

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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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I live in orange county NY. The car only has 119,000 and is over due for a timing belt and water pump change. We are giving it to our daughter for college and want it to make sure she has a safe car to drive.
 
Old Mar 11, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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Depends what model and engine does it have
 
Old Mar 11, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by My Honda
I live in orange county NY. The car only has 119,000 and is over due for a timing belt and water pump change. We are giving it to our daughter for college and want it to make sure she has a safe car to drive.
Hmmm, are you completely sure you have a bad head gasket? What diagnostics did you employ to bring you to that conclusion?
 
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