2001 honda accord v6 replace timing belt or no?
2001 honda accord v6… I replaced it once at like 120k… Now my car has 254,000 miles.honda is asking $1000 to replace it and water pump. But i don't think its worth that much, should i, what are the chances of it breaking? And yes sometimes i do put the accelerator to the floor and drive hard
This is common question for those driving old cars. I have a few so I know exactly what you are talking about.
I have a 98 A6 with 251k on it.
The first question is this? If the car broke down tomorrow, and you had it towed to a junkyard, can you afford to but another car? And I mean something that will not be a big risk. Spending 3,000 on say a 2006 car with 130,000 miles on it carries risk. They seller could have covered up problems. And almost any 10 year old used car will need some work. The seller did not say, "Hey 6-12 months from now I'm going to sell my car. So why don't I change all the pads and rotors, timing belt, replace those bald tires, replace the battery that does not really work when cold, etc, etc? No, they let all that go as they were selling the car.
I think you need at least $6,000 to move out of the risk zone. It is possible to find a TRUE private seller (not a flipper or curbstoner) who has kept up on their maintenance, but that can take many weeks to find that car.
SO you have to look at what I call the "platform" you are working with. I have an 02 A6 and I was saying should I keep it? Some rust, badly done body work, cats are not working right, slight water leak in trunk. Conclusion - time to sell it. It is a bad "platform" to start from.
The 98, body and interior are clean, runs well, some rust on exhaust system so that may need a full replacement. Some oil leaks, but when I have the timing belt full service done ( $1,400 on that car), that will include valve cover gaskets, cam shaft seals, water pump, etc. So for me is worth it.
If you don't have at least 5k for another car, and this car has a good "platform" then fix it.
If has multiple other problems, like head gasket leaks, windows don't work, power steering rack is leaking, then don'd fix it, but save up and be ready for it to go. Note when you go to sell it, having the paperwork on that will get you maybe an extra 100 or 200 dollars as some buyers know that is a needed service.
If you go much longer you can count on it breaking and the car not being worth repairing. 50K miles more is too much to expect; even 20K miles is not a good bet. I would not replace the water pump if you are using the correct coolant (not a coolant with silicate) but the belt and tensioner are good insurance. I replaced the belt on my daughter's 1993 Accord at 254K miles.
Call around for quotes. $1000 for the belt and pump is mighty high.
If you are planing on keeping the car you should have the timing belt and water pump replaced. Shop around, you should be able to have the job done at an independent shop for about half of what the dealer would charge
There's a real good chance that the timing belt breaks or at least jumps time. The results are the same. Bent valves and walking!
You can find a mechanic to do the work for $600 if you look around at private mechanic shops.
Wait in the dealer parking lot and find a mechanic returning from a test drive an parking the customers car. Ask them if they or one of the other mechanics does side jobs. I'm sure one of them would just love a good gravy job to do at home!
Just be a little bit discreet about it so you don't get them fired!
You are 15,000 miles past due on having it replaced. Honda does charge way to much for this repair. Shop around independent garages and you will find that the average is around $500 to replaced the belt and water pump. BTW, if it were a 4 cylinder there's no belt to replace as it has a chain.
I have some service information that might be useful for your question. Honda recommends the timing belt and water pump be changed every 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Service advisors at the dealership will start recommending around 90,000 miles.
This is a important and vital repair for your Accord and it's not something that you want to shrug off because of the damage that can happen to your engine if the parts are not replaced. As far as the parts, it's best to replace the timing belt, water pump, and accessory belts (a/c belt and p/s belt) all at the same time since the technician is working that area of the engine all at once, saving on the labor charge when compared to individual replacement.
Next, I would consider the quality of the parts used. I would highly recommend genuine Honda parts. Take your timing belt, your Honda's timing belt keeps your engine's valves and pistons working in sync. A broken timing belt will not only shut down your engine immediately, but is likely to result in engine damage and expensive repairs. Honda genuine timing belts are designed for exact factory fit to prevent belt slippage, and constructed with original premium materials for maximum durability and crack resistance. The same quality and performance is in a genuine Honda water pump and accessory belts.
As far as your timing belt replacement cost, $1000 seems slightly high. I would recommend pricing the timing belt package replacement from other Honda dealers close by to you and shop around for the best deal. Check with the dealers websites to see if they have any coupons for the service, or if they have a special on the service. Also ask what is included in the replacement as far as parts being replaced. Like is the timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, valve cover gasket, spark plug tube seals, coolant and seals being replaced? Each dealer sells the timing belt package differently so inquire about that.
As a reference, in Virginia where I live, most Honda dealers in the area charge somewhere around $550-800 (parts and labor) for the timing belt package on an 01 Accord V6. I hope this information is useful in your research.
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