my car is in the garage
Jul 13, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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my car is in the garage
getting the timing belt done.
$470 :eek3: with an oil change.
i tried finding a cheaper garage, but they all are shady, and i trust the guys at our STS with my life.
so yeah, there goes my tax refund. now i just need to come up with the money for the other 101 things wrong with my car
Jul 13, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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From: Wichita, Ks
:eek4:
i paid $150 plus parts to have it done and felt like i was paying too much
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Jul 13, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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From: N.Y. Queens
dahm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Jul 13, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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funny thing is, i just told my friend and she goes, "thats not bad"
Jul 13, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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funny thing is $470. someone came off for the week.
Jul 13, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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I'll come do it for $100 + air fare, drinks, food, and lodging.
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Jul 13, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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From: philly pa
i would have done it and i'm in PA
you could have fed me and put me up in a hotel for one night for less than that
Jul 13, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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From: Littleton, CO
why not just bust out a drive way special. Buy the stuff and do it yourself. Borrow some tools if you sont have them.
Jul 13, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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From: NYC
OMG, ripoff...my mechanic charged 170 for belt and water pump...
also, a d15b7 from hmotorsonline is 435..
Jul 13, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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From: Louisiana
I think it was like $40 something for the OEM timing belt, and then I myself chose to pay $90 for the tool Moroso sells that helps you get the crankshaft bolt off. I did the timing belt job myself. It's really not so bad. I think it's mostly just the crankshaft pully bolt that scares people.