Off topic (Honda)

[peanutman]

I know this is way off ford topic, and not sure if it should go here, discussion thread or not on this site at all, but you guys always shoot straight with me.
I know there are professional wrench turners on here that works for other brands.
The wife has a 2005 honda pilot that will need a timing belt soon, double overhead cam,interference engine timing belt drives the water pump, v6 engine
I gotten prices anywhere from $800-$1200 to do this belt job, seems it's a pretty fair undertaking. If i bought a book on it could i do it myself. Iv'e replaced a few simlpe timing belts and lots of chains.
Any advice from a pro would be great. Should i attempt this project Mods feel free to scold me if i deserve it. not.

[Redcap]

Yeah, you can do it yourself...just make sure you don't need the rig for the weekend. It's a whole hell of a lot easier if you pull the motor.

I'm not a professional wrench, but I've done a timing belt on the exact vehicle you speak of and it took a couple days of drinking beer and swearing without pulling the motor. If I ever get talked into it again (not likely), I'll do it out of the vehicle.

[buckeye_balls7]

Yeah, you can do it yourself...just make sure you don't need the rig for the weekend. It's a whole hell of a lot easier if you pull the motor.

I'm not a professional wrench, but I've done a timing belt on the exact vehicle you speak of and it took a couple days of drinking beer and swearing without pulling the motor. If I ever get talked into it again (not likely), I'll do it out of the vehicle.

You didn't swear enough! That's why it took so long. Pulling the motor in that particular vehicle would be a pain in the arse too. I personally would pay $1200 to get it fixed. Seems like a good price. imo

[peanutman]

Thanks for the replies so far, not sure what all is involved in this or the special tools i might need. Money kinda tight right now and just hate to part with a grand, but so far sounds like it may be worth it.
This is my wifes daily driver and the family car. We have a spare- my daughters car and my bump. The wife can't drive my bump and not sure i would let her try.

[buckeye_balls7]

I have male friends that can't drive my 250. I would be very turned on if I saw a woman that could handle her,or scared? I don't know which yet

[peanutman]

I have male friends that can't drive my 250. I would be very turned on if I saw a woman that could handle her,or scared? I don't know which yet

Mine could probably learn, just don't know what she would tear up in the process. She's never driven a 3 on the tree.

[buckeye_balls7]

Sorry

Mine is because of the lack of power brakes and/or power steering. And to add to that ,my steering column bearing(the one in the fire wall) is completely useless I want to replace it ,but,it really doesn't look like that much fun. I would rather spend my time at the strip club I'll probably regret it one day when I make a sharp turn and the steering wheel snaps off in my hand

[fordman]

i would do that job for less if you were closer to me. i know it isnt that hard of a job. its the tight place that makes it hard to do. if i didnt have a book. i would check with the local library. are library here has almost any car book you would want or need for that car.

[peanutman]

i would do that job for less if you were closer to me. i know it isnt that hard of a job. its the tight place that makes it hard to do. if i didnt have a book. i would check with the local library. are library here has almost any car book you would want or need for that car.

Thats a good idea fordman. That will a least save me the price of the book if i decide to do this.

[alpinefr3ak]

I would just find a japanese engine specialty shop, they will do it for closer to $400-$500. I've had the timing belt replaced twice on my prelude and only payed 400 first time and 450 the second

Make sure they replace the water pump and seals as well, any good shop should know that though. Don't take the engine out, it is nowhere near as easy as on these old fords

Trust me, save yourself the headache and backache. Hondas are a pain in the ass to work on. I've done everything else just about on my lude but I won't mess with timing belt or transmission.

Edit: whatever you do, don't take it to the stealership, they charge WAY too much.

[swinn]

I did the timing belt on my Civic which is a simpler motor, SOHC. It isn't a particularly hard job, but it is a lot of bruised knuckles in tight spaces. Make sure you replace the tensioner and any other idlers too. I used honda parts on mine, I don't trust the aftermarket stuff for those cars. Only trouble I had was a H$LL of a time getting the accessory drive pulley off of the crankshaft. The service manual procedure didn't work (or it required a special tool, I don't remember). A twin hammer snap-on impact didn't work, a HUGE breaker bar didn't work. I was beginning to think that the threads were left handed or something (they were not). I finally borrowed a 1" drive semi truck sized impact and that got it off. I'll probably do it again when the time comes.

[peanutman]

Thanks for the reply guys. I looked up some info on the job last night, and being it's the family car i will probably take it to the shop. This is a fairly tuff job. You have to replace the belt, water pump, tensioner, idler, cam seals etc... but it's been a great car so i can't really complain.

[peanutman]

I would just find a japanese engine specialty shop, they will do it for closer to $400-$500. I've had the timing belt replaced twice on my prelude and only payed 400 first time and 450 the second

Make sure they replace the water pump and seals as well, any good shop should know that though. Don't take the engine out, it is nowhere near as easy as on these old fords

Trust me, save yourself the headache and backache. Hondas are a pain in the ass to work on. I've done everything else just about on my lude but I won't mess with timing belt or transmission.

Edit: whatever you do, don't take it to the stealership, they charge WAY too much.

Thanks alpine, i called a local japanese spec shop and they said $450 that sounds much better. They are a referred shop and i was told does good work. The guy i talked with was actually japanese and said they do tons of them and use honda parts. Once again thanks - i knew you guys wouldn't let me down.

[fordman]

wow i ddint know you had to replace all of those parts just to replace the belt. or is it a while you are at it thing because the tight work space.

[peanutman]

wow i ddint know you had to replace all of those parts just to replace the belt. or is it a while you are at it thing because the tight work space.

all is enclosed in the timing cover. The timing belt powers the water pump and i guess best to replace it all while it's easy to get to.