'98 Honda Accord Timing Belt

Discussion in 'Accord' started by PK, Feb 18, 2005.

  1. PK

    PK Guest

    Can someone tell me what all should be done when this is changed and a
    approx. price? I have been quoted $449.00 - $700.00 from 5 different Honda
    dealers. I would greatly appreciate any feedback as I have no idea where to
    go or if I am getting ripped off. I have been told that this includes a
    timing belt, balancer belt, water pump, coolant flush, 2 ext. drive belts,
    and 1 other belt and also something about engine seals. Thanks for any
    advice
     
    PK, Feb 18, 2005
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  2. 499 seems like a great price Why shop around?I paid about 599 for the same
    job 98 v6 accord
     
    Gary and Karla, Feb 19, 2005
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  3. PK

    PK Guest

    Thanks allot for the feedback. It was just odd to get such a broad range of
    prices.
     
    PK, Feb 19, 2005
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    ernests131 Guest

    My local Honda dealer will charge $435 to change: Timeing Belt,
    all belts and hoses and the water pump for 1994 Civic. To change
    only the timeing belt is about $220.
    Ernie
     
    ernests131, Feb 19, 2005
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  5. PK

    PK Guest

    Sounds great. Looks like I will go with the $449.00. Thanks you guys for the
    info.
     
    PK, Feb 19, 2005
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    SoCalMike Guest

    if theyre all dealers, and all doing the same exact things, id go with
    the $449. thats pretty reasonable.
     
    SoCalMike, Feb 19, 2005
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    duckbill Guest

    This is my first post on this site so I hope it goes well? You have already
    received some excellent advice but I would caution you that the cheapest
    price is not always the best deal. For example, some dealers will inspect
    items while others will replace them. I would get my quote in writing and
    ask for all my old parts back. This will force a not so good, tech to make
    sure he replaces the parts. I have worked at a dealership and have seen
    tech's skip on some of the items and no one be the wiser. Also, the old
    belts can be carried in the trunk for an emergency. Good luck!
     
    duckbill, Feb 20, 2005
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