kennelm

So, my 2002 TL-S has 92,000 miles, and, per the owners manual, the timing belt is due at 105,000 (If I recall correctly). Since I have taken so long in years to reach this mileage, should I just go ahead and replace the timing belt now? Could be timing belt be getting weak just from age, and not necessarily mileage?

fsttyms1

Yes, age is more of a factor than mileage. I would look into getting it replaced.

webmastir

as well as looking to pay an arm and a leg

but seriously, try & find a local shop that specializes in honda/acura's, it'll be about 200-300$ cheaper than your dealership
you won't get a loaner car or that nifty lil free car wash of course

kennelm

Any additional work that makes sense while the patient is open? water pump? other belts? thermostat?

I wonder what the book says in terms of hours for this job?

01tl4tl

6-8 hours per book
have the timing belt pullies and tensioners replaced, anything that moves wears out
Change all the fluids, brake, ps fluids
Thermostat not a bad idea
Valve adjustment

See the many threads on this subject for complete parts list and prices~
Beware low quotes to get you in the door, then price jumps
Get a real estimate of actual parts being used, a good shop will be able to help you

01tl4tl

under normal driving conditions- 7 years or 105k miles is the book spec

01tl4tl

water pump is a given with timing belt, its the very last thing and right behind the belt!

01tl4tl

some late 02 and some 03 get a recall timing belt pulley- ck your vin with acura 1-800-382-2238x5

you can pay extra for water pump and save several hundred as acura provides a new timing belt and its pulley and all its labor

kennelm

I called an independent shop that I trust. Was told that for $1,100, he would install a timing belt "kit" that consists of the belt, water pump, rollers?, cam and crank seals, and the tensioner. Something about these being Asin parts, not Acura OEM parts. Says I could opt for OEM parts too. Cost breakdown was about 50% parts and 50% labor.

Gonna call the dealer to compare.

kennelm

Honda dealer quoted about the same ($1,180), except his quote was for OEM parts, and drive belts instead of the 2 seals that he says rarely if ever fail.

01tl4tl

the only part that ziners seem to think is really good from acura is the water pump and t belt- it lasted this long so hopefully its replacement will too

If its a well known aftermarket brand part the shop has used many times and cars are still running- go for it
those cam seals are rare to need- get the valve adjustment quote too, there is some co-related parts removal so you save over having just it done

Get spark plug prices too

Skirmich

OK i dunno why but my dealer Honda Optima in El Centro CA. quote me for: All parts (Belts [Timing, PS], Hydr Tensioner, Idler) and seals (Cams and Crank) (OEM FTW!) and Labor for 740$ + tax how does it sound it is OK to go with it? they have it done in 2 days 1 for parts shipping and 1 for install.

hANDYcaptd

iTrader: (5)

^ That's actually a good price for dealer. Dealers usually charge 1k-1200

niju321

1300 for me fml

01tl4tl

low prices always get jacked up once the car is taken apart and you have no choice

I was a service writer- trust me~

01tl4tl

I dont see water pump on that list--you replace that now because its important,, and right behind the timing belt!
add xxx dollars Sir

And its due for spark plugs if you have not done them yet- big price jump to do that

Gfaze

Or you could save yourself the money and do the spark plugs on your own. They're pretty easy to do.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Yea im starting to collect my stuff for my 105k im @ 102K

I still need to get my T belt water pump belts spark plugs and some other things..

have to replace my PS pump since its going out