"Pete from Boston" > wrote in
ups.com:

>
> Rattus The RAT wrote:
>> "TeGGeR®" > 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.
>
>


OK, OK, OK. Everybody keeps telling me I keep quoting high, so this time I
quoted low.

However, notice my weasel clause: "...OR SO". So I'm covered.

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