Honda 97 civic timing belt replacement dilemma

Discussion in 'Civic' started by savijith, Apr 23, 2005.

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  1. savijith

    E. Meyer Guest

    Some of the Honda 4 cylinder engines (the 90s Accord 4s have it) have a
    second belt in the same cavity with the timing belt. All it does is spin a
    balancing shaft that helps dampen engine vibrations. I don't know if your
    Civic has the second belt, but an extra $190 just to do a balancer belt
    while he is already in there is excessive by at least 2X.

    If I were you, I would look for another mechanic. This guy sounds flaky.
     
    E. Meyer, Apr 26, 2005
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  2. savijith

    motsco_ _ Guest

     
    motsco_ _, Apr 26, 2005
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  3. savijith

    slim Guest

    Look for a independent mechanic who fixes a lot of Hondas.

    Ask other Honda drivers where THEY go.

    The dealer is going to rip you for almost SEVEN HUNDRED BUCKS
    because "he has to".

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    slim, Apr 26, 2005
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  4. savijith

    slim Guest

    Belt and water pump go for $675 (not including tax) at the dealer
    here in NYC.

    --

    "This notion that the United States is getting ready
    to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that,
    all options are on the table,"
    George Bush, Feb 22 2005

    http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov

    http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html
    http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms
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    http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm

    "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim
     
    slim, Apr 26, 2005
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  5. savijith

    slim Guest

    Look around, see if the mechanic has lots of Hondas in the shop,
    ask other Honda drivers. I would pass on this guy.

    --

    "This notion that the United States is getting ready
    to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that,
    all options are on the table,"
    George Bush, Feb 22 2005

    http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov

    http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html
    http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms
    WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html
    http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm

    "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim
     
    slim, Apr 26, 2005
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  6. savijith

    savijith Guest

    Surprisingly, even the dealer mentioned he has to read the VIN number
    to determine number of belts.....again i dont know abcd of car
    internals, so i keep nodding my head.......

    Regards
    - Savita
     
    savijith, Apr 26, 2005
    #26
  7. savijith

    MAT Guest

    Go to the dealer locator at hondacars.com and check the 'Service Specials'
    of all proximal dealers. You can almost always find a coupon for a timing
    belt special. Then I bet you can use such coupons for leverage at other
    dealers.
     
    MAT, Apr 26, 2005
    #27
  8. savijith

    slim Guest

    The dealer will always have the out, "I have to charge you that much".

    --

    "This notion that the United States is getting ready
    to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that,
    all options are on the table,"
    George Bush, Feb 22 2005

    http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov

    http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html
    http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms
    WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html
    http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm

    "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim
     
    slim, Apr 27, 2005
    #28
  9. savijith

    MAT Guest

    Hmm, I've only been through one timing belt service on a 98 Civic back in
    2002 which cost me 379 plus tax via an advertised web 'special'. I checked
    the smae dealer site and found out that prices are up in general but also
    that Accords cost sginificantly more plus extra charge for balancer belt.

    Includes replacement of timing belt, all drive belts, and water pump.
    Balancer belt not included. Civic............................$439.95 Accord
    (4cyl.)...............$559.95 CR-V............................$599.95
    Prelude.........................$699.95 V6
    Accord.....................$699.95 Odyssey.......................$699.95
    Pilot.............................$699.95 Passport, '98 & newer....$749.95
    Passport, '97 & older......$789.95
     
    MAT, Apr 27, 2005
    #29
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