S.S. wrote:
> DTJ wrote:
>
> > Where are you getting those prices? An accord costs almost $1000 to
> > have the timing belt and water pump done. I would assume a Toyota is
> > similar.
> >
> It should not cost $1000 to change the t-belt and water pump on an Accord.
> I have a '93 Accord, and it cost only $350 to get it done at a private
> mechanic who specializes in Hondas.
>

ditto -- paid about 350 for a new tbelt and water pump from my great
indie mechanic. top notch work -- keeps my cars running great, this
guy does, and very reasonable prices. even lets me bring my own parts
in if I want.

Even though he races Ford Mustangs -- don't see many hondas and toyotas
.... or maybe he's so good _because_ he races Fords?

>
> > However, I have had 3 Hondas with more than 130,000 miles, none of
> > which showed any indication of failure for going past the 90,000 mile
> > mark where it should have been replaced. I am almost convinced that
> > timing belt replacement is, as CH says, snake oil. Besides, the quote
> > to do the work before and after a failure is not that different.

its worth it for the peace of mind and a new water pump ta boot

>
> I have heard of many instances of the belt failing past the interval, but
> very few within the interval.