timing belt change

It looks like I may need a timing belt soon. My 1999 4 cyl now has 105000,
which is what manual recommends for belt change.

I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.
This quote by non-Honda dealer.

Is this a reasonable quote for this job? I live in Northern Texas.

Thanks

 

In the past week I have been quoted $578 and $702 for this job on my 2000
Accord SE (4 cyl.). These quotes are from two independent shops in Houston,
so I would say you're at least in the ballpark.

Paul

 

I have been quoted about $760 for complete job; belt, water pump, seals.

Hmm... $440 at HonToyCare, Boulder, Colorado. I just had mine replaced
on my '98 Civic EX. The price includes water pump, seals, etc. A
complete job.

Andy

 

Civic might be cheaper, because Civic does not have balance shaft.

 

Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time. They
tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it is a
bear to get to unless the timing belt is off. But if you're not paying for
labor it isn't so hard on the wallet. If you've always used Honda Genuine
Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water pump
is likely good as new.

Earle

 

Sure, but for the price of a water pump, it is worth the peace of mind, IMO.

A water pump is not very expensive...

 

True, but lots of people who work on their own cars do so for financial
reasons, and I really don't like throwing a water pump, that looks and feels
just like a new one, in the trash.

Earle

 

105000!!!!!! Holy crap I wouldve changed the belt at 60-70k .

 

And you'd have been wasting your money. They are good to at least 105k.
Honda under-estimates it to make sure their reputation stays stellar.

Of course, driving a shitty Dodge, you'd be wise to change it early...

 

I had my 2005 Accord Serpentine belt changed at 30k miles, but a timing belt
should go alot longer than 60k i would hope!

 

If your Accord is a 4-cylinder, it uses a timing chain that typically has no
replacement interval. If you have a V6, that uses a belt and the interval
is likely somewhere in the vicinity of 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever
comes first.

 

My car is a 1993 del sol and i changed the timing belt 6 months ago. I
thought timing belts have an age limit too?? Am I wrong? I mean would
you trust a 14 year old timing belt?