Need a Good Mechanic
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Need a Good Mechanic
Hi,
I am in need of getting my TLS 2002 Timing belt/water pump etc. done. Any one know of very good mechanics (not dealers) in the Philadelphia, Central NJ area ?
The dealer quote is 1700 for everything (includes timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustments, external belt replacements and various other adjustments). Most of it is labor and I feel it is a ripoff.
TIA
I am in need of getting my TLS 2002 Timing belt/water pump etc. done. Any one know of very good mechanics (not dealers) in the Philadelphia, Central NJ area ?
The dealer quote is 1700 for everything (includes timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustments, external belt replacements and various other adjustments). Most of it is labor and I feel it is a ripoff.
TIA
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I use Carmen's in Cranford NJ. He has extremely reasonable rates and you can purchase all of the parts in advance and bring them to him to install.
Carmen's Honda & Acura
48 North Ave E
Cranford, NJ 07016-2113
(908) 272-8708
Carmen's Honda & Acura
48 North Ave E
Cranford, NJ 07016-2113
(908) 272-8708
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thanks,
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Timing belt
Water pump
cam seals
belt tensioner
etc.
He also did a valve adjustment. The dealer wanted a lot more + they add their markup to the parts.
I HIGHLY recommend Carmen's shop. All they work on are Honda/Acura.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I will check out both the Baltimore as well as Carmen option.
One thing though I just noticed my car kinda sputtering as I accelerate from idle. I have stopped driving - but I think the spark plugs may need replacement/cleaning. It runs fine once it picks up a bit of speed. Any suggestions ?
Thanks
One thing though I just noticed my car kinda sputtering as I accelerate from idle. I have stopped driving - but I think the spark plugs may need replacement/cleaning. It runs fine once it picks up a bit of speed. Any suggestions ?
Thanks
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No check engine light. I am overdue for 105K - at that time when I was told about the 1700 bill I opted for simple oil change.
I am almost at 110K now and I think the spark plugs may need cleaning or replacement. But you may be right - it may be something in the fuel. It is only noticeable on idling or accelerating rapidly.
I am almost at 110K now and I think the spark plugs may need cleaning or replacement. But you may be right - it may be something in the fuel. It is only noticeable on idling or accelerating rapidly.
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"only noticeable on idling or accelerating rapidly."
sounds like its missing. either a fuel or ignition problem.
when its doing it at idle try dropping cylinders by unplugging a coil one at a time to see if you have a dead cylinder
sounds like its missing. either a fuel or ignition problem.
when its doing it at idle try dropping cylinders by unplugging a coil one at a time to see if you have a dead cylinder
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