![]() ![]() I just don't have that kind of money right now I used to be a mechanic (pretty good one, I think) I usually do my own repairs on everything and I love a challenge. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location. Labor costs are estimated between 425 and 536 while parts are priced between 566 and 661. I decided to do it myself for a number of reasons. The average cost for a Lexus GX470 Timing Belt Replacement is between 991 and 1,197. Would the job be worth a charge of $800-$900? Yes, it would. It’s common to be scheduled every 5 years or 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Timing belts, on the other hand, often come with a replacement interval. I got help, indirectly, from a Lexus mechanic in Florida and from my brother (a senior mechanic at Jag, Mercedes, and other exotic car dealerships), now retired. If they aren’t replaced and end up breaking, it can make it either uncomfortable or inconvenient to drive, but it doesn’t usually come with lasting damage. I had to redo the timing belt because the rear cam was off by one tooth! The engine ran fine but the "check engine": light came on. I did run into a problem with overheating and with a P0016 "cam/crankshft sync. It took me about 15 hours because I have limited mobility since I had a total knee replacement about six weeks before I did the timing belt. Looking at the South by Southwest and see if anyone has any experience in Phoenix, or possibly start a thread, that’s like an hour or two away, but maybe net you enough saved to make it worth the trip.Well, As I posted on another thread, I did the belt, water pump, and tensioner. Spark Plugs can be DIY for less than $60 on Amazon or eBay, I typically check them (13 ft lb Torque), every spring/summer, will be done when I usually check them this year.ĮDIT: Just noticed that you are in Tucson, AZ and not MN. I am currently at 102.5k, might run this service up to 120k, but do it in the winter so I can get it “dead cold” as I have been told and read colder engine will let the adjustment “last” longer? (Possibly a wives tale, except, two Honda Certified mechanics who don’t necessarily know each other have said it) one in CA, which now owns a shop in FL, as he has since moved, another in Michigan both too far away for them to “hook me up” even though both have/had offered. ![]() I was just quoted $700 local for Valve adjustment, but it is only necessary if “valves are noisy” this v6 typically tightnens the exhaust valves and will not make any noise. I did my Timing Belt 10.25 years from Date of Manufacturing but only 75k miles. about 3.5 years ago I paid $808, but I negotiated it down to that, as I had just replaced the radiator, and wanted the coolant “reused” I also provided a partial Type 2 coolant jug, so they didn’t charge me for 2 gallons and disposal fees here in CA. Ended up buying one and I love this truck! I volunteered to take my wife’s Accord to the dealer for a recall and that’s where I saw a Ridgeline for the first time. Labor costs are estimated between 479 and 604 while parts are priced between 530 and 663. Just to add I have had full size Ford Trucks since 1978 and had great luck with them but in 2012 I was ready to downsize but didn’t really like any mid size trucks that were available. The average cost for a Volkswagen Passat Timing Belt Replacement is between 1,009 and 1,266. I recently have the A14 code which meant oil change and timing belt/tune up minder. Maintenance is up to date between my DIY and the dealership. I currently have 104000 miles on the car. I could replace the Spark Plugs myself and save about $175 but I don’t feel comfortable doing the timing belt myself. I havent been here in a long while but I have a 2010 Pilot. Was wondering if anyone here who lives in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area or surrounding area that has used a repair shop other than a dealer and were satisfied with the work could give me a referral. As such, PMS within the 70,000 km to 110,000 km are the generally most. However, with several hours of labor needed to remove and replace the timing belt, labor makes up most of the cost. Here, you can expect pricing to range between 300 and about 1500. If you look at your car’s preventive maintenance schedule (PMS) from the manufacturer, you would normally see that timing belts are replaced around the said intervals. The average cost of replacing a timing belt is 800. My dealer will not negotiate and I tried 2 others in my area and they won’t negotiate either. The lifespan of your car’s timing belt can still depend on your driving habit and maintenance. I’ve read several of the threads regarding this service and some have suggested to negotiate the price. My local dealers quote is $2021 that’s for the complete kit, valve adjustment and spark plugs. Hello, I have a 2012 Ridgeline RTL which is due for the timing belt service. ![]()
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