wrxsti04

I am looking to get 105K maintenance done on 2004 Acura TL Auto FWD. I debating on getting it done with my trusted mobile mechanic vs a trusted import shop. I am looking to get the follow parts replaced. Do I need to get Camshaft seals and Crankshaft Seal replaced ? (Import shops recommending it.) Mobile mechanic is saying "On Honda products, there is no need to replace those seals (same with the tensioner and idler pulley, they rarely go ) "

What do you guys think probably will keep the car another 2-3 years roughly 30K miles

Also am I missing any parts to order ?

Timing Belt 14400-P8A-A02
Auto Tensioner 14520-P8E-A01
Timing Belt Idler Pulley 14550-P8A-A01
Water Pump & Gasket 19200-P8A-A02
Power Steering Belt 56992-P8A-A01
A/C / Alternator Belt 38920-P8C-A02
Coolant service/flush done with water pump removal
Thermostat 19301-P8E-A10

Project 04TL

you should change it all while you are in there .. if the mobile mechanic says not to then go to the import shop.

Shoot2Thrill

I replaced the seals and tensioner and idlers and thermostat. There is a thread or two with all the PNs. But I planned on keeping the car for way more than 2-3 years/30000 miles.

wrxsti04

Is this a good price for all this using OEM Honda Parts and Labor for this job are $957 -10% return customer discount = $861.30+taxes. The import shop will also give me a loaner

COMPLETE timing belt service:
Timing Belt
Auto Tensioner ( hydraulic)
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley
Idler Pulley
Serpentine Belt
Water Pump + Gasket
Coolant Svc
+Camshaft seals
+Crankshaft Seal

wrxsti04

My mobile mechanic will charge me $360 for labor.
You think I can source these parts less then $300?

COMPLETE timing belt service:
Timing Belt
Auto Tensioner ( hydraulic)
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley
Idler Pulley
Serpentine Belt
Water Pump + Gasket
Coolant Svc
+Camshaft seals
+Crankshaft Seal[/quote]

truonghthe

replace every seals while it there, trust me you don't want to go back and redo them later down the road.

DMZ

Try rockauto.com, AISIN Part # TKH002, $193.79
I believe AISIN is the Japanese OEM supplier to Honda for these parts. Why not buy genuine OEM parts without the Honda name on them?

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...456&cc=1429130

Cam and crankshaft seals from them would run about an additional $20 combined
.
.
.

wrxsti04

Probably will spend the extra $100-200 buck and get the import auto shop to do the work. They warranty it for 30K miles or 30 months which ever comes first. Plus its easier for them to get all the parts for me then me having to research all the part numbers and potentially getting wrong parts which would hold up the mobile mechanic.

wrxsti04

So here is my list am I missing anything that should be done for 2004 at 105K

Timing Belt
Auto Tensioner ( hydraulic)
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley
Idler Pulley
Serpentine Belt
Water Pump + Gasket
Coolant Svc
Camshaft seals
Crankshaft Seal
6 of Spark Plug replacement with NGK Iridium plugs (IZFR6K11) Part No 6994
Thermostat 19301-P8E-A10