Honda parts made in japan should run just a little over $200.<--the entire timing belt kit from tasauto.com . now the dealer wants $200 just for the timing belt. yeah thats some bs. but like 98coupe said, $750 is the price for a 4cyl at the dealer. I wouldnt trust anything else other than honda parts for this critical job.
and no is not normal for any type sound to comeout of the car after a timing belt job. whoever did the belt job didnt do it perfect.
other than the dealer maybe 10% of all the shop out there know how to work on a honda.