 |
|
|
|
Next: changing region on dvd Delco (Panasonic)15923583
|
| Author |
Message |
External
Since: Sep 14, 2007
Posts: 8
|
(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:59 pm
Post subject: timing belt replacement update
Archived from groups: alt>autos>honda (more info?)
|
|
|
Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
job he gave me a free oil change.
Total cost: $400.
Old timing belt was immaculate. No cracks at all. Flexible, strong and
all the teeth were present. Probably would have lasted another 50K
miles (I had 155K miles on the car).
Water pump looked like it just came out of the box. No corrosion, and
spun like brand new.
Probably could have gone another year...BUT the alternative...if the
belt broke...would have been worse. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 | |
External
Since: Apr 21, 2007
Posts: 37
|
(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:38 pm
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
wf3h wrote:
> Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
> did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
> job he gave me a free oil change.
>
> Total cost: $400.
Good mechanic if he didn't charge you in accordance with that sign we've
all seen:
Labor
$65/hour
If you watch $75/hour
If you help $95/hour
If you supervise $125/hour
<g> |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 20, 2007
Posts: 1
|
(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:57 am
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 19, 8:59 pm, wf3h <w... DeleteThis @vsswireless.net> wrote:
> Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
> did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
> job he gave me a free oil change.
>
> Total cost: $400.
>
> Old timing belt was immaculate. No cracks at all. Flexible, strong and
> all the teeth were present. Probably would have lasted another 50K
> miles (I had 155K miles on the car).
>
> Water pump looked like it just came out of the box. No corrosion, and
> spun like brand new.
>
> Probably could have gone another year...BUT the alternative...if the
> belt broke...would have been worse.
What year/model/mileage? >> Stay informed about: timing belt replacement update |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 14, 2007
Posts: 8
|
(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:12 pm
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 20, 9:57 am, Dick G <rowersd....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sep 19, 8:59 pm, wf3h <w....DeleteThis@vsswireless.net> wrote:> Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
> > did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
> > job he gave me a free oil change.
>
> > Total cost: $400.
>
> > Old timing belt was immaculate. No cracks at all. Flexible, strong and
> > all the teeth were present. Probably would have lasted another 50K
> > miles (I had 155K miles on the car).
>
> > Water pump looked like it just came out of the box. No corrosion, and
> > spun like brand new.
>
> > Probably could have gone another year...BUT the alternative...if the
> > belt broke...would have been worse.
>
> What year/model/mileage?
keep forgetting that....
2000 honda CRV 155K miles >> Stay informed about: timing belt replacement update |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Dec 15, 2003
Posts: 297
|
(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:49 pm
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
wf3h wrote:
>
> Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
> did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
> job he gave me a free oil change.
>
> Total cost: $400.
>
> Old timing belt was immaculate. No cracks at all. Flexible, strong and
> all the teeth were present. Probably would have lasted another 50K
> miles (I had 155K miles on the car).
>
T-belts usually look fine until they fail.
Eric >> Stay informed about: timing belt replacement update |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 22, 2007
Posts: 9
|
(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:52 pm
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
"wf3h" <wf3h.TakeThisOut@vsswireless.net> wrote in message
news:1190249991.467623.20040@n39g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
> did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
> job he gave me a free oil change.
>
> Total cost: $400.
>
> Old timing belt was immaculate. No cracks at all. Flexible, strong and
> all the teeth were present. Probably would have lasted another 50K
> miles (I had 155K miles on the car).
>
> Water pump looked like it just came out of the box. No corrosion, and
> spun like brand new.
>
> Probably could have gone another year...BUT the alternative...if the
> belt broke...would have been worse.
>
I went 180K on the OEM timing belt and pump, 90% Interstate driving. I'd bet
I could have gone 250k, but I began worrying about the risk so much it was
worth it to have it done and start sleeping well again. :-0 >> Stay informed about: timing belt replacement update |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 19, 2007
Posts: 10
|
(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:25 am
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:49:58 +0100, Edward W. Thompson wrote:
>
> There will also be stories of thopse who have wrecked an engine after
> 60,000 miles on a camshft belt. What does that prove? Clearly the
> menufacturers' recommendations for changing a belt will be conservative
> as are all service intervals.
And the potential cost of ignoring it is far greater than the cost of
having the service performed, just like all areas of maintenance.
--
Joe - Registered Linux User #449481
joe at hits - buffalo dot com
"Hate is baggage, life is too short to go around pissed off all the
time..." - Danny, American History X >> Stay informed about: timing belt replacement update |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jan 09, 2007
Posts: 16
|
(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:55 am
Post subject: Re: timing belt replacement update [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:52:30 -0400, "Big E. Ratt"
<Big_E.DeleteThis@ratt-land.com> wrote:
>
>"wf3h" <wf3h.DeleteThis@vsswireless.net> wrote in message
>news:1190249991.467623.20040@n39g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> Went to the garage and looked over the shoulder of the mechanic as he
>> did timing belt and water pump replacement. He ran so long doing the
>> job he gave me a free oil change.
>>
>> Total cost: $400.
>>
>> Old timing belt was immaculate. No cracks at all. Flexible, strong and
>> all the teeth were present. Probably would have lasted another 50K
>> miles (I had 155K miles on the car).
>>
>> Water pump looked like it just came out of the box. No corrosion, and
>> spun like brand new.
>>
>> Probably could have gone another year...BUT the alternative...if the
>> belt broke...would have been worse.
>>
>
>I went 180K on the OEM timing belt and pump, 90% Interstate driving. I'd bet
>I could have gone 250k, but I began worrying about the risk so much it was
>worth it to have it done and start sleeping well again. :-0
There will also be stories of thopse who have wrecked an engine after
60,000 miles on a camshft belt. What does that prove? Clearly the
menufacturers' recommendations for changing a belt will be
conservative as are all service intervals.
> >> Stay informed about: timing belt replacement update |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
| Related Topics: | timing belt - Hope someone can help me need to know where the timing marks are for a 1989 lxi I see a line on the top cam shaft sproket and-- is-- there a mark on the bottom sprocket or do I have to find top dead center(will have to find the timing mark on the fly....
98-Accord timing belt - Hello again I have a 98-Accord(76000miles) and want to know how often I have to change the timing belt. I hear noise from the belt sometimes when I start engine.
2001 civic timing belt & ? - I'm fixing to have my timing belt changed and plan to have the water pump and seals replaced too along with belts and hoses involved in the belt change. I've been told NOT to have a transmission flush...just change the oil....does this sound ok? Also,..
99 civic SE -timing belt - hello - first time here - looks like a great place to discuss autos I read a few of the timing belt threads via a search of the forum -and to be honest -I'm even more confused now My 99 civic SE (basically a dx with a SE badge) runs like a top -never...
1991 timing belt question - hello, i am doing the head gasket on my 1991 civic. if there's any advice on this subject, feel free, but my real question is about timing. there seems to be a paradoxical aspect to replacing the timing belt. first of all, my crankshaft pulley has no.... |
|
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You can edit your posts in this forum
You can delete your posts in this forum
You can vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
