Timing Belt Question
12-07-2004, 10:34 AM
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Timing Belt Question
I recently purchased this 1993 Integra to use as my primary commuting vehicle.
I do not think it has had a timing belt yet, and I am not comfortable undertaking the repair myself. I am looking to have the belt, tensioner, and water pump done (in addition to the new valve cover gasket.)
The Acura dealer is quoting upwards of $700 and a local Firestone wants $575. Is this reasonable? Anyone had this done to their similar Civic with any estimates of reasonable cost?
Any local shade trees that could do this in Cleveland/Akron OH -- reply if you want to make a few bucks! I only spent $2700 on the car!!
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I do not think it has had a timing belt yet, and I am not comfortable undertaking the repair myself. I am looking to have the belt, tensioner, and water pump done (in addition to the new valve cover gasket.)
The Acura dealer is quoting upwards of $700 and a local Firestone wants $575. Is this reasonable? Anyone had this done to their similar Civic with any estimates of reasonable cost?
Any local shade trees that could do this in Cleveland/Akron OH -- reply if you want to make a few bucks! I only spent $2700 on the car!!
TIA
12-07-2004, 12:41 PM
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Running925: Quote me: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Belts (AC, Alternator, Power Steering.) Some say "Timing Belt Tensioner" but I don't know if that is necessary -- thoughts?
12-07-2004, 12:42 PM
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12-07-2004, 12:46 PM
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i'd say if u'r gonna have it all apart & do it.. you may as well replace that too.. rather than have problems with it down the road & have to tear it back apart.
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Originally Posted by Rodie
I recently purchased this 1993 Integra to use as my primary commuting vehicle.
Originally Posted by Rodie
I only spent $2700 on the car!!
12-07-2004, 03:17 PM
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Ya, I know about the Integra section. Tried here first due to more volume in the Civic section and that I thought (could be wrong on this) that the engines were either the same or very, very similar. Again, I am not sure on this but I put it here.
As far as the Integra $$ -- I don't think I stole it or anything, but was looking for a 5 spd, like the color, and it having the leather option made it a lock. I think I paid a fair price for the car. I guess my point was just having to suck it up and pay for a $600/$700 maint on a car that price (regardless of the deal.)
Here is my "new" (lol) teg if anyone gives a hoot:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
As far as the Integra $$ -- I don't think I stole it or anything, but was looking for a 5 spd, like the color, and it having the leather option made it a lock. I think I paid a fair price for the car. I guess my point was just having to suck it up and pay for a $600/$700 maint on a car that price (regardless of the deal.)
Here is my "new" (lol) teg if anyone gives a hoot:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT