Just throwing it out there if you need any work done in central NJ. I just had my timing belt/wp, and engine mounts done on my '99TL at this shop that an ex-Honda mechanic just recently opened up in East Windsor, NJ. Nice guy, good prices and did a clean fast job of it.
Dave's Automotive Solutions - 609-658-0112

 

great share
pls list the parts used and total paid for your service

 

He used all Honda parts and did the Timing belt, WP, accessory belts, idler pulley, seals, and used Honda Type 2 coolant for $550. He also changed my front and side engine mounts for an additional $413.

 

great price for the water pump and belts given how much labor it involves! and using honda/acura parts is the only way to go. my previous mechanic in north jersey used an aftermarket water pump - not sure why considering how inexpensive water pumps are. it failed on me in less than 50k miles. fortunately, it failed a couple of weeks after i drove x-country, and not during my trip. cost me a few more bones to get it replaced AGAIN!

 

You are 100% right. I had the same exact issue. The previous owner of my TL had the TB/WP done at 101k miles. But, it was a private garage and they used an aftermarket WP. 60k miles later and it starting leaking. So I had to do the TB/WP again now ~40k miles early. Some parts you really need to stick to OEM- esp on a Honda

 

??? Anyone think this is a good deal?

 

seems like a little too much...

 

I thought it was an ok price considering the dealer wanted $775. I would have attempted it myself but he already had to remove the side one for the timing belt

 

You got ripped off man, my local shop does this for about $100.

 

How is that possible when the front mount alone is around $175 just for the part???

 

Oh, he included parts? Well, you still paid too much, but not that much. Maybe $100.

About $200 for both engine/side from most of the dealers on the forum.
Front goes for $137
$100 labor.

 

Definitely got charged too much for the motor mount job but the TB/WP was pretty good so I guess it evens out.