Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

You mean Air Filter, right. And tell them you want a new (Oh) O ring on
your lower dipstick tube. Cost $1.70. The Honda part number is:
91302-GEO-000.
Some dealers try to use the old one when they remove the lower dipstick
holder because no one will be the wiser. I really struggled with this
item because it has to be removed to do the timing belt. A service writer
will always say "we will change that" but make them show you they have one
in stock and tell them you want the old one back. Also, I would always
recommend asking for all your old parts back. I just finished with my
daughter's 98 Civic EX with 99,000 miles and I did not cut any corners.
The $350 for Honda parts from Manchester Honda (great discount)and $0 for
labor may help her stay out of mechanical difficulity for a while; I Hope?

Mechanics and some shops skip some of the little stuff because they don't
get caught and they are focusing on the bigger, more expensive items and
profit. Many mechanics get a cut on the parts they sell you and yes, some
of them make as much or more from parts comissions as on their labor.
Labor is your big expense here and while they have it apart putting on new
fan belts should cost zero additional labor charge. Also, while doing the
timing belt, you have to remove the AC tensioner and I found my AC
tensioner pulley bearing was shot. Make sure they check it! Should not be
an additional charge to check it either.
Have the service writer put all of your comments and recommendations in
writing on your service order. Have him put on there your not paying
unless you get your old parts back so they know your serious. I had them
tell me, oh we forgot and threw them away. Good Luck.

Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

"Jeff Bertrand" <wjbertrand@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote
> $500-700 sounds too high. We had the timing belt changed
> on a Toyota Sienna with a V6 at the dealer for $175. parts
> included.

Toyota has somethings that distinguish it greatly from
Honda, then.

You can check the archives and I doubt you'll see anything
under $400 for a Honda TB job in the last year.

> The Civic looks on the surface to be a lot easier to
> access than the Sienna. I did not change the water pump
> or anything besides the belt

Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

"Jeff Bertrand" <wjbertrand@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote
> $500-700 sounds too high. We had the timing belt changed
> on a Toyota Sienna with a V6 at the dealer for $175. parts
> included.

Toyota has somethings that distinguish it greatly from
Honda, then.

You can check the archives and I doubt you'll see anything
under $400 for a Honda TB job in the last year.

> The Civic looks on the surface to be a lot easier to
> access than the Sienna. I did not change the water pump
> or anything besides the belt

Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

"Jeff Bertrand" <wjbertrand@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote
> $500-700 sounds too high. We had the timing belt changed
> on a Toyota Sienna with a V6 at the dealer for $175. parts
> included.

Toyota has somethings that distinguish it greatly from
Honda, then.

You can check the archives and I doubt you'll see anything
under $400 for a Honda TB job in the last year.

> The Civic looks on the surface to be a lot easier to
> access than the Sienna. I did not change the water pump
> or anything besides the belt

Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

"Pankaj" <sharmapankaj@gmail.com> wrote
> My car is fine except its milleage has gone down I guess.
> My driving is
> very less (60 miles a week) in normal city/town
> conditions. I think its
> giving me around 25-27 mpg.

Do all the things listed at the link below. :-)

>> Other tips for keeping your Honda running optimally
>> appear
>> at:
>>
>> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id9.html
>

Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

"Pankaj" <sharmapankaj@gmail.com> wrote
> My car is fine except its milleage has gone down I guess.
> My driving is
> very less (60 miles a week) in normal city/town
> conditions. I think its
> giving me around 25-27 mpg.

Do all the things listed at the link below. :-)

>> Other tips for keeping your Honda running optimally
>> appear
>> at:
>>
>> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id9.html
>

Re: 99 Honda Civic - I want my timing belt changed
 

"Pankaj" <sharmapankaj@gmail.com> wrote
> My car is fine except its milleage has gone down I guess.
> My driving is
> very less (60 miles a week) in normal city/town
> conditions. I think its
> giving me around 25-27 mpg.

Do all the things listed at the link below. :-)

>> Other tips for keeping your Honda running optimally
>> appear
>> at:
>>
>> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id9.html
>