I just got a quote on the timing belt/water pump maintenance from Rallye Acura. They want $1275, yikes! There's a 15% discount coupon I could use, but even with that it's $1083. Is that what this typically costs?

 

Hmm...maybe a couple of the Acura techs will chime in.

BTW, how many miles do you have on your car? Also, would you be open to an indy mechanic working on your car?

 

I didn't get the MID reminder for this service yet, but I have 102K miles. Sure I would use an indy mechanic, do you know of one in the area?

I usually use STS Tire for non-major maintenance, but they said they don't have a mechanic there who's qualified to do this service on my car. I also called my local Honda service center, but the owner won't allow them to work on Acuras.

 

I see. Well, I wish I could help, but we're on opposite coasts.

 

You can get a complete timing belt parts kit from an Azine vendor/s for $295 and take it to an Indy shop you trust. Probably save you about $300 even after the coupon...Here's link to one of the vendor deals:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/complete-timing-belt-kit-special-%24295-763445/

 

I called two other Acura dealers and got $1095 from Valley Stream, and $956 from Smithtown. That's without discounts, so Rallye is really overpriced.

I bought my car at Rallye and have had work done there. I'm going to see if they'll meet Smithtown's price.

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=lylen&page=2

check out that thread. WholesalePartsGuy was having a deal for the whole timing belt kit for $295. Not sure if it's still going, but it's worth the try. So you should try sending him a PM.

 

Thanks lylen, I saw his post a while back but I don't have a mechanic that can do this for me, I have to go to the stealership.

 

Maybe, try posting in the regions section of this forum to see where locals go for service/mechanic work.

 

Just got mine done for $935 plus 10% off labor and 15% off parts at Acura Of Bayshore. Tmiming belt, tensioner, all drive belts, and water pump.

 

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+1. I'm sure someone in NYC will be able to help.

 

I've said it before, take a trip to Central Jersey for the day. Hamilton Honda is running the special once again, $389.98 installed for the works, parts (Timing Belt, Water Pump, Drive Belt) and labor, but add $75 if TB tensioner is needed. Can't beat the deal.

I only put about 6,000 miles a year on the TL now or I'd have it done at the lower mileage, just to say the $$$$$$.

 

That's a steal.. Definitely pay for a new TB tensioner since the labor will tie in.

 

Hey thanks, I'll give them a call!

 

In my Opine: You would have to be crazy to save ~100 bucks now--and risk total engine destruction when the tensioner or idler pullies fail after t-belt job

It would be like not replacing the water pump while you are there--
Yet often the shop will not suggest it- maybe they want it to fail!!
`spins ok now /not leaking`-is not- `guaranteed we will buy you an engine if it doesnt go another 105 on the tensioner`

You cant go just on phone price -which they use to lure you in- get the car apart and THEN--we found several things that need attention today and will cost an extra 500
(note that I was a service writer for years) Its called lowballing-

exactly what WRITTEN quote includes is what matters- what parts are they replacing for that price

Bringing your own parts is considered a PITA to the shops they dont make the money on parts they would usually get, which makes up a part of the profit, and are not required and will not guarantee any parts you bring-
under normal law if they provide and install a part they have to warranty parts and labor- usually 90 days
They assume that liabilty for making the parts profit--

Go in person and speak with the owner-service manager in advance- dont make an appointment then show up with a bag of parts

Should get valve adjustment about now as well
New spark plugs if not done yet

AC belt tensioner good plan too-- as long as the belts are getting replaced- make the part that forces them to operate in tension range to be as new~

Look in the phone book for auto repairing- smaller ad- private owner shop with honda acura listed in specialties- go visit them in person
Look in Meets section for ziners near you who can help or do it for you
Its not that difficult -with the right tools- does help to have done a few before

$1000-1500 is normal dealer pricing, the honda dealer is a score on that special- wish they had it out here- I may have to visit buena park!
Even the $295 parts special -amazing
that dealer charges way more than 295 to customers when the car is in for the 105

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OP-I live in SE Tennessee and the Pye Acura of Chattanooga quoted me $1300, I ordered the parts for $295 from the vendor on here and have a friend, who is an indy mechanic, to do the labor for me. Although I have like 10k miles to go, I went ahead and bought the parts I do still need to order the pully's, as the "kit" doesn't come with them. I would definitely find an independent mechanic, mine quoted me $400 for labor. So I'm looking at $750, only because I'll throw him a tip and he's a family friend.

 

Princelybug, can you tell me the place where around in Buena Park I can do this 105k service at? I live in BP too

 

OP, you can try a Honda Dealership. I was quoted $650 parts and labor yesterday.

 

Are you sure they do Acura's for this special? This special says it expires 7/1.. do you think I should do my 105K at around 90K which should be in July?? Is this ok??

 

Last time I called and spoke to the service manager he said it included the Acura brand. If you can get it done for that price, why not? If I had 80,000 miles on my car and thought I would be keeping it for a while I'd get it done. Even if you were to sell the car, that's a $1200 job you can always say that you've already done.

 

Damn I think I might get this done before July then. Pretty good deal.

 

I just made my appointment with Hamilton Honda on 6/30 for the $389 timing belt special.

OP here's the link. It's about 1-1.5 hours from NYC.

http://www.hamiltonhonda.net/specials/service.htm