65 Fury Convert

My CL has 87,000 miles on it. I'm considering replacing the timing belt myself. Anyone out there that's done it themselves? Was it hard? How long did it take? Any tips?

Also, anyone that had the dealer do it - how much?

Thanks!

niedejb

Depends on youre level of skill.

Personally, removing the crank pulley bolt is enought to make me pay someone to do it.

I paid $575 (If I remember right) for new timing and balance shaft belt as well as a new water pump.

Its not that hard but I'm working on one now outside of the car and its pretty straight forward.

My civic is about due for a timing belt and will probably do mine myself.

nandowong

how long should we wait until we change timing belts? i also have a 2.2?

Slooo97CL

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I changed mine at 90k....little less than 3 bills. Make sure the water pump and the balance shaft belt are replaced also.

65 Fury Convert

I've always done my own work on cars - replaced a few timing belts as well - but I think I'm going to have the dealer do mine on the CL - looks pretty tight in there - I've got the Chiltons manual and it sounds like a real pain in the arse. About 3 bills for them to do it?

niedejb

I paid almost $600 at a honda dealer.

65 Fury Convert

YIKES! Looks like I'll be doing it myself! I'm going to call the Acura dealer tomorrow for an estimate.