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    Should I replace the timing soon?

    Hey guys,
    It's been a while that I was last on here. But my car was bought 2nd hand, in great condition. The timing belt, water pump, seals were replaced in 2005 with 107,101 miles on it. It's now 2013, and it has 158,400 miles on it. Should I replace the timing belt, water pump, and seals now. It's been only about 51,000 miles and it's recommended at 90,000 miles. But it's been 8 years since it was replaced. I have never done it myself, so I would get a shop to do it. I was quoted $400 but not sure if would trust a shop with my baby. I think I would get 4 seals replaced, but what are they? Are there more than these 4?

    Any one near the Fullerton, CA 92833, area that could help with this task? The coolant are regularly replaced at 30,000 miles or less. Never had any fluid leak, and the car is clean. I recently got a little distributor o-ring leak, which is not a lot, but a little wet below the dizzy. I replaced that in 2008 when I got it. I wonder why it would leak so soon after. So where could I buy the o-ring locally? I see autozone sells it, Dorman brand for $1.99 but which one? They sell a few different one. Any one knows that part number?

    Thanks.
    Last edited by Bad_dude; 08-21-2013, 10:35 PM.
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    #2
    Originally posted by Bad_dude View Post
    Should I replace the timing soon?
    The Timing belt is recommended at 100,000km or 5 years, which ever occurs first.

    So yes, you should replace it.


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      #3
      If you're strapped for cash..... the timing belt hasn't been changed in my 1990 since we bought it 150k ago.... seems to still work....

      (this is me realizing how stupid i am)

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        #4
        Atleast your can admit that your stupid risking the loss of your motor. I try to change mine every 3 years 3 years 50,000 miles is my rule. Just because it's a hour job and worth the 75 bucks in parts to save a engine.

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          #5
          Well, I am more strap for time. Cash is a little. But I have never done one by myself before. I just don't have the space nor the tools to do it. The shop wants $400 but they are not Honda specialist.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Bad_dude View Post
            Well, I am more strap for time. Cash is a little. But I have never done one by myself before. I just don't have the space nor the tools to do it. The shop wants $400 but they are not Honda specialist.
            Let it break then and be up for a $1500 repair . . .


            Car Safety / General Servicing Checks --------Basic suspension checks

            My 5.7 LS1 Holden Ute

            A "Finished" project car is never finished until its been sold.

            If at first you don't succeed, Try again. Don't give up too easily, persistance pays off in the end.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Bad_dude View Post
              Well, I am more strap for time. Cash is a little. But I have never done one by myself before. I just don't have the space nor the tools to do it. The shop wants $400 but they are not Honda specialist.
              For less than $400 you can buy a new OEM belt, torque wrench, a breaker bar or 2, rent a crank key, buy a Helms manual, and do it yourself. And you don't need anymore "space" than the spot your car is parked in. Just my .02
              Originally posted by Mishakol129
              Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )

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                #8
                Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
                For less than $400 you can buy a new OEM belt, torque wrench, a breaker bar or 2, rent a crank key, buy a Helms manual, and do it yourself. And you don't need anymore "space" than the spot your car is parked in. Just my .02
                Can you "Buy" time . . . Hmmmm


                Car Safety / General Servicing Checks --------Basic suspension checks

                My 5.7 LS1 Holden Ute

                A "Finished" project car is never finished until its been sold.

                If at first you don't succeed, Try again. Don't give up too easily, persistance pays off in the end.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by evil_demon_01 View Post
                  Can you "Buy" time . . . Hmmmm
                  Does buying a watch count?
                  Originally posted by Mishakol129
                  Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )

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                    #10
                    Fly me out to cali and you buy the parts I'll do it in 2 hours or less and for free. Well I mean the ticket isn't free but still LOL.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by andrew22888 View Post
                      Atleast your can admit that your stupid risking the loss of your motor. I try to change mine every 3 years 3 years 50,000 miles is my rule. Just because it's a hour job and worth the 75 bucks in parts to save a engine.
                      Honestly it's like the worst car we own at this point , even if the engine did break... it probably could use a new one anyway lol.

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