Timing Belt Change???
I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now
have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit 180,000 miles to get it changed??? |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-3331.bay.webtv.net... >I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? IN addition to mileage, there is also a time factor. Your belt is 8 years old. Time for a change. These things deteriorate with time. |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-3331.bay.webtv.net... >I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? IN addition to mileage, there is also a time factor. Your belt is 8 years old. Time for a change. These things deteriorate with time. |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-3331.bay.webtv.net... >I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? IN addition to mileage, there is also a time factor. Your belt is 8 years old. Time for a change. These things deteriorate with time. |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-3331.bay.webtv.net... >I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? IN addition to mileage, there is also a time factor. Your belt is 8 years old. Time for a change. These things deteriorate with time. |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-
3331.bay.webtv.net: > I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? > > Nope. 105K or seven years, whichever comes first. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-
3331.bay.webtv.net: > I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? > > Nope. 105K or seven years, whichever comes first. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-
3331.bay.webtv.net: > I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? > > Nope. 105K or seven years, whichever comes first. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:18359-457DFCCD-1182@storefull-
3331.bay.webtv.net: > I had my timing belt & water pump changed in 1998 at 95,000 miles. I now > have 148,000 miles on a car I barely use. Am I still good intil I hit > 180,000 miles to get it changed??? > > Nope. 105K or seven years, whichever comes first. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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ok, so this what I am looking at:
Radiator repair timing belt & possible water pump oil pan repair Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on it...what do you think....junk it?? |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
ok, so this what I am looking at:
Radiator repair timing belt & possible water pump oil pan repair Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on it...what do you think....junk it?? |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
ok, so this what I am looking at:
Radiator repair timing belt & possible water pump oil pan repair Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on it...what do you think....junk it?? |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
ok, so this what I am looking at:
Radiator repair timing belt & possible water pump oil pan repair Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on it...what do you think....junk it?? |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-3337.bay.webtv.net... > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? Assuming the rest of the car is in great condition, you'd be a nutter to junk that car. A new rad and oil pan are relatively affordable and just as easily replaced. |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-3337.bay.webtv.net... > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? Assuming the rest of the car is in great condition, you'd be a nutter to junk that car. A new rad and oil pan are relatively affordable and just as easily replaced. |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-3337.bay.webtv.net... > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? Assuming the rest of the car is in great condition, you'd be a nutter to junk that car. A new rad and oil pan are relatively affordable and just as easily replaced. |
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<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote in message news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-3337.bay.webtv.net... > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? Assuming the rest of the car is in great condition, you'd be a nutter to junk that car. A new rad and oil pan are relatively affordable and just as easily replaced. |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-
3337.bay.webtv.net: > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > > Loaded questions, my friend. My replies: What does the car *look* like? How much do YOU like it? Are you happy driving it, or do you feel like you'd like something newer, nicer? Could you afford to acquire a vehicle with a known history as good or better as your current car? Lotsa questions here. You need to mount the summit and commune with nature to determine your ultimate answer. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-
3337.bay.webtv.net: > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > > Loaded questions, my friend. My replies: What does the car *look* like? How much do YOU like it? Are you happy driving it, or do you feel like you'd like something newer, nicer? Could you afford to acquire a vehicle with a known history as good or better as your current car? Lotsa questions here. You need to mount the summit and commune with nature to determine your ultimate answer. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-
3337.bay.webtv.net: > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > > Loaded questions, my friend. My replies: What does the car *look* like? How much do YOU like it? Are you happy driving it, or do you feel like you'd like something newer, nicer? Could you afford to acquire a vehicle with a known history as good or better as your current car? Lotsa questions here. You need to mount the summit and commune with nature to determine your ultimate answer. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-457E164F-1141@storefull-
3337.bay.webtv.net: > ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > > Loaded questions, my friend. My replies: What does the car *look* like? How much do YOU like it? Are you happy driving it, or do you feel like you'd like something newer, nicer? Could you afford to acquire a vehicle with a known history as good or better as your current car? Lotsa questions here. You need to mount the summit and commune with nature to determine your ultimate answer. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can not |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can not |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can not |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have
put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can not |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > i'll do you a favor and take it off your hands for free!... seriously dude, a well cared for honda will do double that mileage. repairs are /way/ cheaper than a new car payment. keep driving and enjoy. |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > i'll do you a favor and take it off your hands for free!... seriously dude, a well cared for honda will do double that mileage. repairs are /way/ cheaper than a new car payment. keep driving and enjoy. |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > i'll do you a favor and take it off your hands for free!... seriously dude, a well cared for honda will do double that mileage. repairs are /way/ cheaper than a new car payment. keep driving and enjoy. |
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piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? > i'll do you a favor and take it off your hands for free!... seriously dude, a well cared for honda will do double that mileage. repairs are /way/ cheaper than a new car payment. keep driving and enjoy. |
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:39:11 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? How does the car look? Does it run OK otherwise? Any suspension issues? When the timing belt is replaced, it is a given that you should replace the water pump. The part is cheap, and everything else is already apart. Just simple common sense to get it done... If the car looks good, and runs well, then yeah, I would have it fixed. A Honda with good maintenance can easily reach 300k. And since you don't drive it much, you could get several more years out of it... |
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:39:11 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? How does the car look? Does it run OK otherwise? Any suspension issues? When the timing belt is replaced, it is a given that you should replace the water pump. The part is cheap, and everything else is already apart. Just simple common sense to get it done... If the car looks good, and runs well, then yeah, I would have it fixed. A Honda with good maintenance can easily reach 300k. And since you don't drive it much, you could get several more years out of it... |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:39:11 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? How does the car look? Does it run OK otherwise? Any suspension issues? When the timing belt is replaced, it is a given that you should replace the water pump. The part is cheap, and everything else is already apart. Just simple common sense to get it done... If the car looks good, and runs well, then yeah, I would have it fixed. A Honda with good maintenance can easily reach 300k. And since you don't drive it much, you could get several more years out of it... |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:39:11 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> ok, so this what I am looking at: > > Radiator repair > timing belt & possible water pump > oil pan repair > > Is this all worth it? The car is a 1993 Civic with 148,000 miles on > it...what do you think....junk it?? How does the car look? Does it run OK otherwise? Any suspension issues? When the timing belt is replaced, it is a given that you should replace the water pump. The part is cheap, and everything else is already apart. Just simple common sense to get it done... If the car looks good, and runs well, then yeah, I would have it fixed. A Honda with good maintenance can easily reach 300k. And since you don't drive it much, you could get several more years out of it... |
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:09:57 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have > put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, > spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just > like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts > for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's > worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can > not Well, then, you have answered your own question... All of the stuff you listed as already replaced are pretty much normal maintenance, as is the timing belt and water pump. Oil Pans and radiators do go, over time, too. With a reasonable shop, all of those repairs will likely be a little north of a grand, but much cheaper than trying to replace the car. Really, if it looks nice, and you decide to junk it, let people here know first. I am sure there are plenty that will give you the $50-100 you'll get from a scrapyard to take it off your hands... |
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:09:57 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have > put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, > spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just > like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts > for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's > worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can > not Well, then, you have answered your own question... All of the stuff you listed as already replaced are pretty much normal maintenance, as is the timing belt and water pump. Oil Pans and radiators do go, over time, too. With a reasonable shop, all of those repairs will likely be a little north of a grand, but much cheaper than trying to replace the car. Really, if it looks nice, and you decide to junk it, let people here know first. I am sure there are plenty that will give you the $50-100 you'll get from a scrapyard to take it off your hands... |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:09:57 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have > put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, > spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just > like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts > for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's > worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can > not Well, then, you have answered your own question... All of the stuff you listed as already replaced are pretty much normal maintenance, as is the timing belt and water pump. Oil Pans and radiators do go, over time, too. With a reasonable shop, all of those repairs will likely be a little north of a grand, but much cheaper than trying to replace the car. Really, if it looks nice, and you decide to junk it, let people here know first. I am sure there are plenty that will give you the $50-100 you'll get from a scrapyard to take it off your hands... |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:09:57 -0500, piperspost wrote:
> I love the car & fought hard to get ownership from my ex-wife. I have > put lots of new parts into the car already, including an alternator, > spark plugs, distributor, battery, etc... I love the car, I would just > like to know what I would be looking at dollar wise to get these parts > for the car? I am living paycheck to paycheck & I am not sure if it's > worth it anymore for a 1993 car. Cxan I afford something newer..no I can > not Well, then, you have answered your own question... All of the stuff you listed as already replaced are pretty much normal maintenance, as is the timing belt and water pump. Oil Pans and radiators do go, over time, too. With a reasonable shop, all of those repairs will likely be a little north of a grand, but much cheaper than trying to replace the car. Really, if it looks nice, and you decide to junk it, let people here know first. I am sure there are plenty that will give you the $50-100 you'll get from a scrapyard to take it off your hands... |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
Well thanks for all the good feedback, I decided to take it to my
mecahnic who deals with Honda's & have everything looked at and get a price for all the damage that needs to be replaced or fixed. With only 148,000 original miles, I guess this car has the potential to go another 148,000 with the propper upkeep |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
Well thanks for all the good feedback, I decided to take it to my
mecahnic who deals with Honda's & have everything looked at and get a price for all the damage that needs to be replaced or fixed. With only 148,000 original miles, I guess this car has the potential to go another 148,000 with the propper upkeep |
Re: Timing Belt Change???
Well thanks for all the good feedback, I decided to take it to my
mecahnic who deals with Honda's & have everything looked at and get a price for all the damage that needs to be replaced or fixed. With only 148,000 original miles, I guess this car has the potential to go another 148,000 with the propper upkeep |
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