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Well the mechanic isn't totallys sure it's the cam seal yet. Told me to bring it to him on Thursday so he can have a closer look at it. Only showed him where it was leaking yesterday. According to you I hope it is the valve cover gasket so I won't have to pay as much.

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If you are mechanically inclined at all, I'd go buy the valve cover gasket set ($25) and some gasket sealer ($4) and do that first. It's only an hour or so of your time and under $30. If it still leaks then go for the cam seal. That said, if they are going far enough to do the cam seal then you kight as well get the whole job. Balancer shaft seals, crank seal, and new belts. That's my $0.02 anyway, YMMV.

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todays big job:

2000 Odyssey
105k service(inspection, valve adjustment, spark plugs, engine air filter, a/c cabin filter, oil change, brake service, tire rotation)
timing belt(t-belt, p.s. belt, alternator belt, water pump, tensioner, idler pulley, tensioner pulley)
rear drums & shoes


total cost: $2875 [sm=burnout.gif]

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Woooooooow are you serious? I wouldn't think that would cost much more than $1000 in my area on an accord. Can't imagine the Odyssey being that much more expensive.

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vans..the engine is tucked away so you have to dismantle a couple-3 more pieces to get to everything.

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i find the odyssey t-belt easier than the accord. the pilot is a breeze too, you have just alittle bit more room by the rear timing cover. the rest is history.

keep in mind our t-belt is 5.0 labor plus all the parts(coolantx2, tensioner, pulley, tensioner pulley, water pump, t belt, ps belt, alt belt = about $1200)

105k service = 5.5 labor(valve adjustment requires the upper intake to be removed)

that's already $1200 in labor alone. add in the brakes and oil change it's $1500 labor.

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Well the honda dealer in my area does the timing belt for $600. That includes timing belt, water pump, coolant, valves adjustment, balance belts, AC/alternator/power steering belts, valve cover gasket, and all drive belts. The 105k service won't cost more than $200 and I'm not sure how much they charge for replacing the rear drums and shoes. I do know that they charge $100 to replace the front brake pads and machine the rotors.

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we charge $220($108.50/hr) plus the pad cost. gotta love goldcoast chicago.

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Haha for people who work there. I guess people like the prices since they seem to be coming back.

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well, the cost of living in the goldcoast is insain(a studio appt. is around $1000 a month!!). people expect good service for their money there. the appt. buildings take car of a lot of stuff for them. they expect good service from us also, and we do provide. we are quick, accurate and honest. [8D]

you get what you pay for...:D