timind belt question

[jimjonez]

ok guys i have a 1990 accord dx automatic... i'm up for a timing belt change i'm already at 99k... the question is how do i know that my timing belt is bad? is there usually some warning signs before the thing actually snaps? i mean without visually inspecting it, i know it sounds lazy but i don't have a garage i could go and start removing things to inspect the belt......... thanx in advance...

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[cp[mike]]

nothing you can do besides look at it. see if its starting to look worn.

now i must warn you, not all belts look worn before breaking - its time has come, do the belt!!!

[ceelooboob]

you can inspect it by just removing the valve cover and the upper part of the t-belt cover.....you can see if it looks cracked...i personally woulndt wait though ...just do it or get it done.

[N9netwoAccord]

you're definatly due for one, just go ahead and do it, the last thing you want is a snapped timing belt.

[mrhonda]

Nope...no warning, no inspections. Thats why they say replace it every 90K miles or 6 years, whichever comes first.

[jimjonez]

ok guys now if i were to buy the timing belt and new water pump about how much would a mechanic charge for the labor.. i guess what i'm trying to ask is how much time is involved in swapping out the timing belt and water pump

[ceelooboob]

parts prices
w pump

[Leung]

well i called a Honda dealer and they said it would cost 700 dollars for them to do the timing belt. I also called an import mechanic shop just down the street, they said it would be 550 if they had to supply the parts and only 350 if i supplied the parts.