Originally Posted by
mberndt
I would only use Honda OEM parts for internal engine components and anything that is going to be used on the motor itself.
Duralast parts IMO are not nearly as good as OEM parts. Alternators, fuel filters etc are fine, but not engine components.
What kind of mechanic did u take it to? Any mechanic who is experienced KNOWS that you replace the timing belt tensioner & water pump when you do the timing belt service.
You might as well take a loss, go buy the OEM parts (including the tensioner and water pump) and have them put on. Then you KNOW you're safe.
that's probably going to run me another $500 + or so ... I will try to do it soon when i save up ... He is a local mechanic.. and the one who fixed my car has been doing it for 7 years, the other for 20 yrs (when i asked them earlier) .... .. i checked in on him this morning to find out and he told me that he checked it and it seemed fine... he told me that if it's breaking down it makes a noise, and i asked him if the timing belts were ok. and he said the OEM parts are more expensive but don't have a huge difference in comparison to after-market parts. ... i saved up a lot to get this car and if i ruin it, i'm done..