Would like to find out what to expect--cost wise-for a timing belt and water pump replacement. Got a 2000 EX V6 Accord. Only 60,000 mi but at the 7 year time frame. Which leads to my next question---Are both the mileage and the 7 year criteria equally as important? Can one cheat a bit on the 7 yr. limit? MLD
IMO the time limit is more important than the mileage limit. You can cheat enough to put it off until you can afford it (like tax refund time) without much risk, but going another year would make me uneasy. I know that is pretty conservative and the added risk of failure in the 8th year is small but the cost... ayeayeayeaye.
Call around for the best price; of course, don't call places you wouldn't trust to do a conscientious job and to back up their work. Prices can vary widely and depend partly on how much they replace while the belt is off. I recommend replacement of the water pump and the crank and cam seals while they are accessible but others say it is a waste of money. With the low miles your chosen mechanic's recommendation is better than mine. At 60K miles I wouldn't expect your tensioner to need replacement - that's more of a high mileage thing.
Mike
as usual, i disagree about the need to replace seals. risk of damage outweighs risk of leakage. it's mostly just a profit increment for the shop and no good for the car. and it's pretty damned pointless from the perspective of the biggest leakiest bearing in the whole vehicle - the main seal which remains untouched because it's too hard to get at! it's best to use a quality oil with decent seal conditioners and leave alone.
Called three Honda Dealers in my local area; all quoted on the same repair work Replace timing belt, water pump, all drive belts and coolant. Prices were $850, $810 (provides a loaner car) and $790. I'm going with the $810 dealer primarily because he can do it in 6 days from today vs 17 days for the $850 dealer. The $790 guy is abut a 40 min drive with no way for me to get home. Too bad I didn't think about it sooner as I just had my EGR valve replaced (under the 80,000 mile/8 yr. extended warranty) and could have had the belt replacement done at the same time. Thanks for the comments. MLD
For the sake of statistics, where are you located? In the SF/Bay Area, a very reputable Honda repair shop charged me about 650 for the timing belt and water pump replacement.
Serban
HOLY CRAP...I live in East-Central Fla, and the local Honda dealer charged me $495 for timing belt, water pump and drive belt change..
I ended up paying $750 (summer deal)--still no where near $495. But you pay the price by living in the middle of Fla--no spring, no fall, no snow storms--oh, you do get the hurricanes though MLD
Where in East Central Florida do u live? I( am in Orlando & I called Coggin Honda & they gave me a higher quote
Yes, I often think about the seasons while at the beach.........in January. I lived up North most of my life, and I can honestly tell you I don't miss the seasons at all. And if I want Fall colors or snow, I just drive about 8 hours up to North Carolina for a weekend. I couldn't ski when living in Nebraska, anyway.
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