1999 Honda Odyssey Timing Belt Replacement?
 

I've read that I'm supposed to change out my timing belt on my Honda every 60,000 miles, I now have 117,000 and think it's time to change it out. Can anyone help me with instructions on how to change out the belt or any suggestions. I've replaced timing belts on my old car, a Subaru.

This is a job best left to a professional. Don't bring it to the Honda dealer... they will get you for about $800 for parts and labor, including a new water pump. We have a 2000 Odyssey and when the water pump went at 130,000 miles I changed the timing belt. I had a local mechanic do it. He used a rebuilt water pump and 3 hours of labor.... got the whole job done for under $400 with some new gaskets, etc, also. I stopped in and took a look while he was doing the work. The clearances are very tight. This is a large engine in a small compartment. Unless you have a lift, I would not attempt this.















































By the way, there is probably no rush to replace this belt. The condition of the belt that I took out of my Odyssey was very good. I felt foolish for doing it but I needed the pump anyway and it just made sense to do it. Most people never get this done despite the risks and most cars do not end up in the junkyard or with massive engine damage since the belt, when it does go, tends to snap on startup before the engine is under load or high rev.

This will cost you more if the replace the the hydraulic tensioner , tensioner pulley and bearing assembly , idler, camshaft seals, crankshaft seal and accessory belts in additonal to the TB and Water pump . Use Honda brand parts ( buy on online from Handa , Bernardi etc at a discount ) fr be safe . Never use a rebuilt water pump .I you want or DIY , check the periodic maintenance forums at www.odyclub.com .

Follow some of the links in this thread . There are some very good DIY TB replacement tutorials. -

http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42884

Yes dealerships are always the worst place to go if you care about price at all . take it to a shop if you cant get it done your self , but i am sure there are DIY's all over for that.