timing belt

[fong]

timing belt...

ok heres the story i just got my car serviced at honda and the guy told me that i need a new timing belt. fair enough. anyway honda quoted me $400 just for the timing belt but id remembered seeing an aftermarket belt for about $180 or something on the modproject site.

ok so whats the differences between the OEM and aftermarket ones? does it really matter? or should i stick with the honda timing belt.

[Drew]

$400 for a timing belt is ridiculous

I'd get OEM tensioners and everything else A/M personally; unless money is of no obstacle

[Samo]

oem honda timing belts are like $70-90

are u sure dat wasnt including labour?

if not ... dats robbery

[fong]

yeah that what i though, but thats what he told me

[omgzilla]

I got a gates racing belt, tensioner bearing and cam seals from CBC Bearings here in Brisbane, all up = $87.

If the $400 is not including labour - buy your own belt then get it fitted.

[teh_mechanic]

theres alot of variables.
if its just for the belt - way too expensive
if its oem belt, tensioner and front seals - still a bit pricey but hey its a honda.
if its oem belt,tensioner front seals and all labour - good price

[fong]

maybe...
i probably just missed heard him, i call them up to confirm it later. im too poor right now. : (

if not ill just buy it else where and get it fitted

thanks everyone for your insights
peace.....

[rayb3na_]

if thats including all parts and labour thats pretty fair price from honda..

[Limbo]

i got my timing belt changed, OEM honda one from Hannys for $200, including labour.

[mrwillz]

better spend the odd 300-400
then a head rebuild

[fong]

haha wise words mrwillz i would seriously do it tomorow if i had money...

limbo wheres hannys? oh ur from sydney aint ya lol

[SuiJin]

so where's a good place to get the timing belt replaced and cheap. the timing belt i rather have replaced new not aftermarket.

[bentec]

honda usually puts a premium on their work, i was quoted 900 for a major service. so i wouldnt be surprised that just the t/b would cost 400.

should find a trusted mechanic for cheaper.

[SuiJin]

i was told it was about a 1000 job lol. hmmm loada bull i guess

[twing]

Why oh why Hanny is only in Sydney.. :(
How about melbourne people?


i got my timing belt changed, OEM honda one from Hannys for $200, including labour.

[vincikwan]

Yeah, what abt melb? Anyone can reccomend a garage that can do the 100,000km servicing for dc2r. i got quoted $400 (oem belt + labour) at some random mechanic in clayton.

Anyone can reccomend? Maybe sabbadin or akmotorworks or somewhere?

[mrwillz]

mod project?

[vincikwan]

where is that located? they any good?

[vincikwan]

any reccommendations?

[95civic]

I think the going rate is around $300 for the timing belt and labour... But then things will add up quickly when you add the fluids etc on top of that.