Timing belt replacement

[nexgenintegra]

i just called Acura before to find out how much it would be to change the timing belt. the belt is only about $75 but i wasnt sure if i should do it myslef cause i didnt want to mess up the timing or buy a timing light just for that, but anyway i called them and they told me it would be $950 to change!!!! thats a little ridiculous is there that much work involved? should i get a timing light and do it myself i have the manual? what do you guys think and if you think i should whats some pointers you could give me? thanks alot boys and girls

 

[PogKai]

in the dealer here, it cost around $450 parts and labor including water pump. check out why it cost the double in there. No timing light required for the job.

 

[g3teg97]

I paid my mechanic $350. They usually replace the water pump at the same time. $450 sounds about right.

 

[steelies_ftw]

just do it urself

 

[Winki]

find a good local mechanic, timming belts arn't really considered easy so thats not a job for beginers

 

[steelies_ftw]

find a good local mechanic, timming belts arn't really considered easy so thats not a job for beginers

i suppose

 

[Ominous G2]

I'm going to be doing mine, hopefully the power steering will be out by then.

 

[nexgenintegra]

i am pretty much your all around handy man and i can fix just about anything and i love takin stuff apart. so i know i wouldnt have much difficulty changing it, so i suppose i should change the water pump as well i might take it to a local guy instead but ill see.