hey guys i have a 98 civic ex. It has about 82,xxx miles on it. I have not changed the timing belt since i got the car, I was wondering should i replace it and should i also replace the water pump, and also if i do need to replace it could i do it myself with ordinary tools? thanks

 

replacing the timing belt is a real bitch, I think that honda recommends a change at 80k.

I would not attempt to change it if you dont know what your doing. b/c if you do get it, and you set the timing wrong, your going to have to get a new engine.


water pump should be fine.

 

thanks for the help i guess i have to suck it up and take it to Honda how much u think its going to cost to replace?

 

150 it's not so bad changing the belt... oculd do it in an hour or 2... water pump should be fine if it doesn't leak

 

I'd replace the water pump while I was in there. It's fairly easy if you ask me.

 

you damn sure will be paying more than 150 at a dealership.but thats usual price for people doing sidejobs if you buy the parts, if i remember right 90k is reccomended change for timing belt and water pump, while you are changing that you should change the crank seal, cam seals and cam end seal as well since its all right there, and if you havent already go ahead and get new valve cover gasket set and tube seals. if you dont know what your doing, dont do it cause youll never get the timing right and if you put the retaining rings on backwards or forget anything or dont tension the belt right your gonna fuck yourself. but if you are gonna do it, take your time, and pay attention. should only take 2 hours max if you dont run into any trouble like water pump bolts breaking.

 

thanks for help everyone, but i really don't want to take it to the dealership and i don't really want to do it myself if anyone wants to do it for me and they also know what they are doing then i can pay cash.

 

I would suggest making sure you find someone who has the right tools to time a car, and to replace the belt if you go that route....

i know it seems like a bitch to take it to honda and pay them, but atleast if they put it on and something is wrong, yer not fucked when the car blows up.

 

pmed

 

I can do it. Give me a call at 757-285-0843 Jason