My boyfriend's '03 Honda Civic is a few thousand past 100,000 miles and we need to change the timing belt before it goes. We are also leaving for an 800 mile trip on sunday and we can't leave till this is taken care of. If it helps, we live in Jacksonville, NC. Would it be best to go to the dealership? Also, how long will we be without his car do you think?
Any info would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks!Cost to replace timing belt?Mine wasnt change till 170,000 MIles i think its not required till 200K but not 100% Sure but anyways U should also change ur Water Pump but again its not required
%26amp; U can go to a mechanic n they should b able to do it cus a honda dealership will charge out the A just for a water pmp change n yes the car should b ok for another 800 miles make sure his car is top off in all level's
ex: Brake Fluid // Steering Fluid// Windshield Wiper// Antifreeze
Also make sure his tires have good thread the penny test
%26amp; LAst but not lest check the breaks %26amp; The Light work
HAve a safe n fun road tripCost to replace timing belt?You don't have to take it to the dealer. Almost any qualified shop will be able to change the t-belt. You should replace the water pump, tensioner, and cam/crank seals if they're leaking as well. Also the a/c,p/s,and alt. belts will have to be removed in order to do the job, so if they are in bad shape have them replaced because there won't be any labor added for doing so. The total job depending on where you live usually ranges from 250-500. If your past 100.000 miles be sure to have it done asap because if the belt breaks the valves usually bend causing you to pay at least twice what you'll be paying to do it now. Good luck and hope this helps.
