Timing belt/tensioner

[preludez4sho]

I have 40k on my car right now and my engine is open. It would be like $250 if I did em both now. Do you guys think I should have the timing belt replaced now even though I don't know how much longer I'll have the car? Should I replace the tensioner now too since it's supposedly defective? Opinions wanted! Thanks

[car_boy_16]

OF COURSE!!!!! The timing belt/water pump change is scheduled at 60k miles so why not do it right now when you have your engine open?!? That's how I did it. When you change your timing belt you should also change your water pump, AND change the timing belt tensioner!! Most people dont change the tensioner (I didnt and I regret it) and an old tensioner can cause the timing belt to jump a tooth or two on the cam sprokets and really mess with the performance and/or even bend the valves in the head! It shouldn't cost you $250 dollars for the parts...I can see if labor is included but if it's just for parts, thats too much.

[preludez4sho]

Thanks, it's like $235. How much should it be?

[car_boy_16]

I dunno...I didn't buy geniune honda parts but the Timing belt cost $26, tensioner $35, water pump $24. $235 for parts (non honda) is not cheap...I dunno about Honda parts, it May actually be that expensive...
Edit: I looked up the parts and Genuine Honda parts are: T-belt $29, T-belt tensioner $39(+5 for spring), and Water pump $52. That isn't including shipping but that is how much the parts cost. So that adds up to about $125...I dont know where he got $235 from, it may include other service (labor, misc parts for other engine oddjobs, ect...)

[preludez4sho]

Hmmm. Wtf. Good to know dude. I'll check into it. Thanks.