is it worth it ?

[aaronng]

narr narr.... timing needs to be adjusted...

Easy, all you need is a timing light or let a mech do it.

plus it needs some looking at...

engine check light comes on...

no vtec...

Find out the codes. There is a DIY on checking your CEL. No oil? No VTEC. Could also be the solenoid.

i've got a leak near the dizzy...

it leaking down my engine...

More seals for you to change or reapply liquid gasket.

i thought i might try and get some small things done myself... then mech do the rest...

idle at 1,500rpm... need to clean or replace my FITV and IACV... new hoses, etc...

etc...


B16A

Easy to clean. DIYs are in the DIY section.

[panda[cRx]]

i've got a leak near the dizzy...

it leaking down my engine...

More seals for you to change or reapply liquid gasket.

if it's bad enough he might need a new sub assy.

but yeh it sounds like you're better off taking it in for service and getting em to check it out, coz whats a b16a without vtak?

[teh_mechanic]

Genuine honda timing belt for $30... you've obviously never bought one

yeah your right, i havnt bought genuine...we use gates belts at work (private owned workshop)

gates say they are the only aftermarket manufacturer that make them to oem standards and we've never had any trouble with them.....but i totally understand that some people prefer genuine,especially with something as important as the timing belt

would it be cheaper to source oem parts and give them to the mechs and just pay em for labour ???

no most likely it wouldnt be cheaper unless you can get it at trade price....mechanic gets trade discount so even with his markup put on the price it will probably end up cheaper than you buying parts yourself