Bought at 130k kms now at 260k kms, thinking Im well past due on changing the timing belt. Just had a shocker that the labour is almost triple for a V6! Can any one suggest any other repairs or replacements that should be done at this time since my mechanic will already be in there? A/C belt, power steering belt, serpentine? Sorry Im taking guesses here

Its a 1997 Accord V6 with 260 000 kms. My quote is $650 incls timing belt, water pump, tension something? all OEM parts.

I love my car and will drive it till its dead. So I am willing to put the money into it to keep it at its best.

Thanks for your help, Ash

 

Unless you want to tackle this BIG job yourself, it'll cost you. Seems like $650 is reasonable compared to what I've heard.

Some general suggestions for other stuff while you're doing this.
External drive belts have to come off so it seems silly to put the old ones back on.
Valve-lash adjustment (at least check they're OK).

How old are your spark plugs? (easy to change em yourself to avoid labor cost)
Drain & fill transmission fluid - keep that clean cause those auto-trans are a bit fragile.