105k maintenance cost/replacement parts

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Claudiarj, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Claudiarj

    Claudiarj Guest

    Hi there,

    We were quoted $1,500 for the 105k maintenance on our 2000 Honda
    Accord, in a large metropolitan area in the East Coast... Not a
    dealership, but a reputable mechanic, one that my friends have used in
    the past. I'm just balking at the price, though I know the 105k is a
    big one...

    We're told that replacing the timing belt, drive belt, water pump,
    valves, thermostat, air filter, water filter, plugs (some of this
    stuff as needed, I suppose) is included.

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks,
    Claudia
     
    Claudiarj, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. 4 cylinder or V6? I went to ARRC to get the book times for the jobs required
    as per below:

    Timing Belt is 2.2hrs for 4cyl, 3.5hrs for 6cyl, plus $60 for the belt.
    Another $40-50 for the water pump (labor inc in timing belt except for about
    15 minutes). The thermostat is $20, 1hr install.

    Drive belts are $20 each or so (maybe cheaper). Labor is combined with
    Timing Belt. (You have to remove the drive belts to do the timing belt)

    Spark Plugs have to be removed to do the valve adjustment, they are $25-40
    depending what kind you get. Valve adjustment should be 1.3 hours 4cyl, 4.
    9hrs 6cyl (according to the book. This seems very high), some combined labor
    with timing belt, means discount at a good mechanic.

    There is no such thing as a water filter. Maybe a cabin air filter, not sure
    if the 2000 accord came with that.

    Adding up the above at $100/hr, it should come to about $680 for 4cyl, $1110
    for 6cyl. Not included in that price is new fluids, oil change, or shop
    supplies, or taxes.

    This is a very generous estimate. I did a timing belt on an 01 accord 4
    cylinder the other day in about 2.5hrs start to finish. Another 2 hrs to do
    the rest of the required items.

    I think you are getting hosed, especially if your car is a 4 cylinder.

    Get a new mechanic.

    t
     
    loewent via CarKB.com, Aug 22, 2007
    #2
  3. That's a BUNCH.

    Get a second opinion.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. Claudiarj

    jim beam Guest

    don't need to replace valves, simply adjust.
    no water filter.
    yes, you'll be getting the hose from this guy. call for competitive
    quotes from dealers and independent honda specialists.
     
    jim beam, Aug 23, 2007
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  5. Claudiarj

    johngdole Guest

    If you have a V6, also add idler and tensioner pulleys for the timing
    belt (Gates Timing Component kit is a good choice here), cam/crank oil
    seals, serpentine tensioner pulley (just the pulley while the
    tensioner assembly is off), valve cover gasket set, genuine Honda
    coolant, and valve adjustment, it would seem like a good deal. I'd use
    only NGK plugs and Honda thermostat only (these are among the few
    parts I won't go aftermarket). What water filter?

    www.gates.com
    www.ngksparkplugs.com
     
    johngdole, Aug 23, 2007
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  6. Claudiarj

    jim beam Guest

    what's with all this gates spam dude? they're nothing special in my
    experience - i'd certainly change it out sooner than a belt branded as
    honda oem. are you perhaps paid to endorse?
     
    jim beam, Aug 23, 2007
    #6
  7. While they're changing the water filter, why not install new muffler
    bearings at the same time?
     
    Cameron Tilson, Aug 23, 2007
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  8. Claudiarj

    Paul Guest

    A few months ago I paid a little less than $1,000 for timing and drive belt
    replacement, new water pump, new front seals, new coolant, new transmission
    fluid and brake fluid, new front brake pads, new air conditioner filters,
    one new radiator hose, tire rotation, and a valve adjustment on my 2000
    Accord SE. The work was done by an independent shop in Houston, and it was
    all done well, as far as I can tell, except that they overinflated my tires.

    I'd expect prices to be a bit higher in your location, but $1,500 sounds too
    high for the work you mention.

    Paul
     
    Paul, Aug 23, 2007
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