I have 1998 honda Cr-v and it was 120k on it. I got an oil change today and they told me i need to get it changed soon. They told me it would be around $375. Is that a good price?
Please Help!?!How much is it go get your timing belt changed?That is a good price as long as they are going to change the water pump also. If you don't replace the timing belt and water pump at the same time, and the water pump goes out, they have to charge you the same amount of money in labor as they do with the timing belt. When I worked at a Honda dealer last year (in St. Louis) it was about $725 for the timing belt and water pump to be replaced in the same job.
I do HIGHLY recommend doing both of them ASAP though. Once those engines reach 100k miles, no matter how well taken care of, those timing belts and water pumps are made to only last so long. If they are not replaced (especially the timing belt) kiss your engine good bye. If that belt breaks, the engine locks up and the cylinders come out of the engine (I've seen it happen). I'm glad that you are concerned about getting this done though, I can not stress how important of a job this is to have done, it really is $700 (or however much you end up paying) well spent.How much is it go get your timing belt changed?that is a good price, but if you have your belt changed you should also do your water pump, with that many miles it won't be that long before you might need to get it done and you already have that part of the engine apart.How much is it go get your timing belt changed?I have seen much lower prices advertised on signs at local shops. It does depend quite a bit upon what kind of car or engine you have. On some cars, it would actually be easier and cheaper to just replace the entire engine with a used one from Japan! (If you do it yourself). Others, it's as easy as changing your radiator. To get the best deal, you need to get an idea of how big or small the job really is; by asking several mechanics. They'll be glad to compete for your business!How much is it go get your timing belt changed?Put it this way. Timing belt = $375.00 Engine = $ 5000 or more. Now is it worth it? I would think 375.00 is a fair price. I am not at my shop so I cant say exactly. But ball park 375 sounds good.How much is it go get your timing belt changed?Go for it. I heard $500-$600.How much is it go get your timing belt changed?is the $375 for parts, labor or both? if for both, it's a very good price.How much is it go get your timing belt changed?I don't know what state your in, (the country, not your mental state) but that sounds like a dealership price to me. I'd check with a couple of independent shops that have a good reputation. Changing the belt does cost big bucks, but it's cheaper than an engine overhaul, which you'll need if the belt breaks.
