On 6/9/06 12:53 PM, in article
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" > wrote:

> Had a free tune up on my 110,000 mile 1997 Honda Civic today at my
> local Honda dealer (extended emissions warranty). They also performed a
> complimentary 40 pt. inspection and found the following problems:
>
> 1) timing belt may need to be replaced ( bought car at 60,000 and not
> so sure this has ever been replaced)
> 2) front engine mount broken
> 3) rear trailer arm bushings broken
> 4) oil pan gasket leaking
> 5) weak radiator hose
> 6) transmission, brake fluid, engine air filter service recommended
>
> I'm wondering first which of these problems should be my main
> priorities to fix and am wondering also the approximate cost for each
> of these repairs? I'll be getting some or all of these repaired in the
> next couple of weeks so any advice is appreciated, thanks!!!
>

In order of criticality, I think your list is pretty much in the right
order, though I think I would move the radiator hose up to number 2 on the
list.

The timing belt is overdue (look in the owner's manual for when it should
have been changed). If it snaps, your engine will probably be trashed.

As far as what you could do yourself for minimal expense, number 6 is easily
done by the do-it-yourselfer.