500 miles away from 105K
Should I know anything before i`ll give my car away to my friendly Honda-Acura specialist for 105K service?

 

i would do as much as you can before you hand her off for the 105k. im doing oil change, plugs and all the fluids.

 

tell them you want ONLY honda timing belt and water pump- not aftermarket-
we have a member just lost the engine 20k after installing cheaper water pump

And to replace ALL the timing belt and ac tensioners, pullies- anything that moves/has bearings-- with the belts is worn out- new accessory belts of course- its cheaper now because they already took them off- install new ones while there
if not today it will be in 6 months with potential severe damage
Confirm they remove the `engine block drain bolt` to get ALL the old coolant out

IMexperience- a few valves will be out of spec, on a FI car, every little bit hurts.
Pay for the valve adjustment- a couple of hours labor and a few gaskets
Its combined with part of the same labor to do the rest of the 105-
I know the book says `If Needed`- and the only way to know for sure is to go in.. check each one with a feeler guage, at which point you adjust the ones that need!
Let the pro do that for you and it will sound like a 200hp sewing machine when you get it back- almost silent

Things not included in most shops 105 quote are p/s and brake fluid flush-
DIY those and save big

IMO- seafoam the gas tank and thru vac port now, the new plugs will thank you
DIY oil change with seafoam in oil for 30 minutes driving then change oil and filter
Amazing what comes out- gets captured by the filter
If your oil looks black already- install a new filter- do seafoam - change oil and filter
A new filter will catch more stuff than an older nearly full one can
You get a better valve adjustment when the surfaces are nice and clean and fresh oil has been installed recently

 

Peters Honda in Nashua NH did my timing belt, water pump, coolant, and accessory belt for $600 after a $50 coupon from their mailed ad circular. They had verbally quoted me about $650 from their price list but then tried to invoice me for $699, so I had to have them fix that before cutting the check.

 

how are your front and side motor mounts holdin up?

 

You should do everything that 01tl4tl suggested for you. I was the guy who didn't know any better and had his valves popped!

I wish I was smart enough to have joined a forum like this and asked good questions before hand. Experience is a good teacher!

JR

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/timing-belt-melted-time-new-engine-737796/

 

the new belts are worthless if you dont replace all the tensioners and pullies
The dealer didnt quote that in order to keep the initial ~bait~ price lower than competitors-
Service writer will call you after its apart saying they found them to be leaking or worn,,,extra $300 or whatever
If they dont even suggest them--bad place to do work on your baby

Being honest about it by telling customers- `this is the right way to do it`- protect your investment and the things that must turn with the timing belt!

Use an Acura/honda water pump for sure- it lasted this long- stay with same product.
ask the poster above about it or read his thread

 

Had those replaced when the transmission was replaced. I have no idea if they were honest, though. Is there a history of motor mount issues?