Cost for Timing Belt ('90 Legend)??

[hhnguyen]

ok. my "90 Legend has 154K miles on it and i think it's time for the timing belt. Can you guys please tell me how much it costs (for my car)? and also some people told me to replace the WaterPump too, why should I do that? and how much it costs together and separately? I live in San Jose and want to get this thing over with before school starts, end of Sept. Anyone knows a good/cheap place for me to replace the timing belt in san jose? - Thanks

[hbpn]

As part of scheduled maintenance, timing belt is supposed to be replaced at 60K miles, the cost of the belt is around $80 in dealer, labor is the major cost because changing timing belt is pain in the butt, all parts in the front of engine have to be removed to get access to timing belt that's why replacing water pump is recommended or you have to pay labor again if water pump does not work the next time. If you bring car to outside repair shop it costs about $400 + $100 for water pump. Of course in dealer will cost you more.

[hhnguyen]

that much? any good shop in SJ area can give a good deal? so, for labor and everything, it would cost around $500 for the belt and the water pump?

[KaaBOOM]

Whenever you have chance to replace Timing Belt, you better replace the Water Pump also, especially for Honda's cars.

Toyota 's water pump is last much longer. You might need to change Water pump at the 2nd time , you change timing belt.

$.02 suggestion !

[hbpn]

Yes, that cost is about right. I recommend you to buy timing belt from dealer, after market belt is not that good compare to origin. After market water pump is ok to buy, it's mostly rebuilt, with 1 year warranty. Pay outside mechanic for labor will save you some $$$.

[GioLanh]

Too bad U live in SJ.
If U live in H-town, I can hook U up with some mechanics for $300 parts and labor.

[VietBoy19]

i can do it for 400 part and labor but i located in fremont

[hhnguyen]

hey Vietboy19. when you said 400 part and labor. you mean both the timing belt and waterpumb? and parts are from Honda dealer?

When it comes to cars, I know jack, I still like computers better :)

[KonKet]

Don't forget to replace the Belt Retention as well. Most of VNese repair shop charge cheap bcuz they don't change that. A friend of mine had to replace the engine bcuz the belt retention got stuck and worn out the timing belt so that the belt broke.

Change: belt, belt retention (not sure if that's the correct name, ask them, they know) and the water bump. (Belt ~$80, retention ~$50, water bump $200) I'd replace the spark plugs, cap n rotor as well.

If you intend to keep ur car for awhile, you should go the dealer (on Stevens Creek), and tell them that you want to buy 160K tune up kit, they'll give you everything you need. Total is about $400. Then ask for a mechanic do that for you. It'd take about 2hrs.

You can also call them to ask for what you need and the price, write them down. Then go order online, much cheaper :)

[VietBoy19]

its depend on the tentioner. if I spin it and it doesn't make noise then its should be ok. but it does then i have to replace it. oh tune up doesn't cost $400 that is a ripp off right there.

[KonKet]

The dealer gave a lot of stuff, not just the timing belt and water pump.

Timing belt,
other belts (for AC, alternator, etc),
tentioner,
water bump,
PCV valve,
some gaskets,
cap distributor and rotor,
set of 6 spark plugs and 6 wires,
fuel filter,
air filter,
oil filter,
break pads,
etc.

All are genuine Acura (Honda) parts. (I forgot the details)

It's been awhile back then when I bought it. The dealer will charge around $1,000 for a major tune up @75,000 mi.

About that tensioner, I'd rather spend $50 to replace the new one right there rather than replace the whole new engine. It works as much as the timing belt and thus it can't go on forever.

Vietboy19,
I don't mean to offend you, but from a car owner point of view, I'd rather put the OEM parts for the major tune up. They last longer than aftermarket stuff. Although it seems to be more expensive, it saves lots of troubles later. (For ex. you're on the way for a job interview and the car breaks down, etc.) But that's just me.

I've seen some good heart mechanics bought them from the dealer at the discount price for their customers.

[VietBoy19]

well depend on the customer. If the customer want aftermarket parts then i get aftermarket if the customer want dealer then i get dealer parts