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did timing belt today
man oh man am i glad i know mechanics...my dad's friend hooked it up today with a timing belt/water pump job today for 220 + parts!! this weekend she gets new densos, wires, cap/rotor, fuel/air filters, atf....i guess this post isn't really necessary, i'm just feelin good like i just got a new suit or some kicks or suttin...
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it always feels good to take care of your baby! I'm due for a timing belt, water pump, plugs, wires, filters changes mext month.....hopefullt I won't have to sell a kidney!
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
it always feels good to take care of your baby! I'm due for a timing belt, water pump, plugs, wires, filters changes mext month.....hopefullt I won't have to sell a kidney!
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i just hit 90k yesterday. when does the timing belt officially need to be changed? now or 100k? i dont have any problems at all with the engine so far, but what are warning signs that the timing belt needs to be changed? i have a friend thats a mechanic also, its such a lifesaver. he installed my springs and shocks last summer and all he wanted was some micky d's and a few bucks. cant beat that. i figure for changing the timing belt, applebee's should be sufficient pay. also, i think my alternator is going. i got a brand new battery a month ago and as of yesterday, my radio and my clock reset WHILE i'm driving. any ideas?
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no ideas on that problem BUT.. the timing belt and water pump isnt that big of hurry i have 106000 and i havnt changed mine yet.. take your time saving and whenever you get time throw em on!!
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i'll be at 140k by the end of the month and i'll be doing my timing belt and now i guess the waterpump after new years ...i did the alternator last week
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the scheduled change I think is 105k. but there are people(^^) who have tons more and haven't done yet. I say if you drive hard, you should do it at the scheduled time. If not, take shineys advice.
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I just got all my parts from acuraautomotiveparts.org
should get them today, new front rotors, pads, timing belt, water pump for like $300
should get them today, new front rotors, pads, timing belt, water pump for like $300
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ok, so now im driving and all of a sudden i hear this constant clicking from the right side of the car and as its clicking, my radio is resetting, my clock is resetting, my abs light blinks on and off, and the car sounds like its stalling. what can this be? does this sound like the alternator?
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pebecl97, sounds like the alternator. Just spend a half an hour at a Autozone or Discount, they'll tell you.
I did my timing belt about two weeks ago and $220 is a fuckin' STEAL!!! It was a bitch! But the point is that my timing belt looked so good I could've gone for another 30K miles or so. No defects, flaws or anything. With a little belt dressing it could be sold as NEW. The Water pump as well was fully functional almost like it was brand new, the only thing that sets it apart is grime on the housing.
CLPower, good luck on the install, if you need any help (I'm sure you wouldn't) let me know, be glad to help. Let me know, I can give you a write-up and you could prolly get the pictures then it will be a complete how to guide.
Same goes to anyone else out there who wants to attempt the job, let me know I'd be glad to help.
Peace,
James
I did my timing belt about two weeks ago and $220 is a fuckin' STEAL!!! It was a bitch! But the point is that my timing belt looked so good I could've gone for another 30K miles or so. No defects, flaws or anything. With a little belt dressing it could be sold as NEW. The Water pump as well was fully functional almost like it was brand new, the only thing that sets it apart is grime on the housing.
CLPower, good luck on the install, if you need any help (I'm sure you wouldn't) let me know, be glad to help. Let me know, I can give you a write-up and you could prolly get the pictures then it will be a complete how to guide.
Same goes to anyone else out there who wants to attempt the job, let me know I'd be glad to help.
Peace,
James
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bro mine too!!! the guy john was like u wanna see the old belt he shows me a barely worn belt. but he claims it was prolly never done. i am 2nd owner and yes i shoulda tracked down 1st owner b4 investing but i figure better safe. oh well the good news is she's running nice and smooth and that annoying fuckin squeak from the other belts is finally gone since i changed both those too!! now all i gotta do is tune it up saturday and fix the pain in my ass rattle/cricket sounding noise coming from the map light by rear view when bumpin and i'm straight...any suggestions on this btw?
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by the way to answer ppl's questions about when to do it....i say don't fuck around and risk damaging valves/pistons/whatever....a timing belt job is preventitive maintainence. if ur car has over 100k and u think it was never done, do it....i'm at 103 myself...
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Originally Posted by pebecl97
does anyone know the symptoms of a timing belt that needs be changed?
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she started and ran like a dream. I was lucky not bend valves, lifters, etc.
that's why I'll be a honda man til I die.
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