dd1979

Can someone please tell me the truth about our timing belts. I have a 97 CL 3.0 with 64k...when should I change it. One mechanic told me 90k, another told me every seven years (which I have approached), and another told me at 60k. I know what can happen if the TB goes, but when should I change it....help. thanks.

pawsox5jc

i got my timing belt done around 79K, thats something you would rather pay for to get done then to get fixed when it goes.

dd1979

thanks. But what do you think the chances are that I need to get it done at 64k, rather than at 79K. I'm probally going to get rid of the car next year, so I would rather not pay for it.

pawsox5jc

it really depends on how much you are gonna drive your car before you sell it. Most people reccomend to get it done around 90K, so if you are planning on selling it before that, dont waste your time/money fooling with it

DrDre1443

im turning 100K this week and the service rep at acura told me 105K is tops

Cocoa

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It is recommended doing it at 100k. I did mine at around 107k.

DrDre1443

you rebel!

dd1979

thanks, I'm not changing it. Probaly will end up biting me in the ass at the end, but who cares. I think I'll get it done around 80K

dd1979

anyone know of anything else I need to get done at 60k, like tranny fluid etc?

CLpower

I have 87K and will be doing it soon hopefully

proaudio22

You peeps need to read the frickin' manual lol. I think it says:

Harsh driving: 60K miles
Normal driving: 90K 2.2/2.3 and 105K 3.0

I'm too lazy to go out and look.

DrDre1443

wow you mean my acura service rep was right? lol

proaudio22

I'm not at liberty to say.

pawsox5jc

just found my invoice for my timing belt which was done at the end of July for a total of 880 dollars, be prepared to pay for a coolant flush too and also a new tensioner.

Slooo97CL

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damn! thats a lot of $...i think i paid 300 tops

pawsox5jc

that 880 included:
parts (including tensioner)
labor
coolant

labor is a bitch around here

pebe

wow, are u fuckin serious? 800 bucks for a timing belt. im glad i have a friend that works in a shop, i cant even imagine shelling out that much money for the belt work. another question,, for those who went out and bought the parts themselves, whats the usual price for a timing belt, water pump and tensioners? ebay has an oem honda set with all that for 90 bucks. is this a good price?

pawsox5jc

yea thats a pretty good deal for 90 bucks on most online part stores the Water Pump is around 95 dollars alone plus 40 for the Belt and then the tensioner for 70, but then again thats all retail price. if the stuff is good quality go for the set on ebay.

proaudio22

Yea remember guys you NEED to replace the water pump when you have the timing belt changed.

Also, depending on when you have it done, it may also be time for spark plugs/wires. Pesky fuel filter needs changing often too. Shit, you almost need a whole new car.