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Old July 12th 05, 07:50 PM
Pete from Boston
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Rattus The RAT wrote:
> "TeGGeR=AE" > wrote in message
> > Timing belt replacement: $200 or so.
> > Engine work if the belt breaks: can be $2,000.
> >
> > Yes, it's true. Honda is conservative with their timing belt intervals.
> > But
> > then again, Hondas are interference engines. Your chances are about even
> > for serious damage if the belt breaks.
> >
> > To me, $200 is worth the peace of mind.

>
> $200! You know a good place man! Any such places around DFW?


$200? I paid maybe $300 on my 1987 Accord, had the dealer do it free on
my present 1990 Accord at 46,000 (car was 8 years old then), and am
expecting $600 to have the belts and water pump done on the same car
now at 143,000. But if it comes in under, even better.

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