How much does it usually cost to repair a timing belt?

Im in the process of buying a 1995 honda civic, and the owner of it said that he recently put in a new timing belt but the mechanic forgot to put in a washer thus causing it to minorly leak from time to time. Taking it back to the mechanic for a refund is not an option, so what should I do?



Thank youHow much does it usually cost to repair a timing belt?The worst is over. Installing a timing belt takes several hours sicne you must remove motor mounts and know exactly how the belt fits. Hopefully, the previous owner had a genuine Honda belt put in. Either way, the thing to do is go to the Honda dealer and explain that you have a leak and would like the engine inspected. When they determine the fault, have them write it out on an estimate. If it is an oil seal or a sealling washer, they will probably have the part in stock, or they can order it. Use only the Honda part!!! Also, be sure that the coolant in your car is genuine Honda coolant, as well. Anything else will cause major problems on down the road with big repair bills. Whne the timing belt is replaced,a new water pump must be installed at the same time. Try to find out whether or not the mechanic that worked on it used genuine Honda water pump. Hopefully, yes!!How much does it usually cost to repair a timing belt?on a 95 civic,the cost should be no more than $300.How much does it usually cost to repair a timing belt?The belt will run about $40,and most garages charge $60 an hr and it's a 2 hr job,so $ i'd say between 160 and $200,they're gonna charge you more for the belt then if you went and picked it up at the parts store,so buy the belt and then have them install it,this is a ball part figure,so figure on $200.+ call around and find the chepiest ASE certified mechanic to do it.How much does it usually cost to repair a timing belt?It sounds like the water pump is bad and should have been replaced when the belt was replaced. If the belt broke before it was replaced, you have the possibility that the engine valves were bent when they hit the pistons because the car has an %26quot;interference%26quot; type engine. If you want to pursue the deal, I would insist that the owner drive me in the car to the Honda dealer to make sure the engine has not been damaged and is running normally. Remember, private car sales are legally %26quot;as is%26quot; contracts meaning what you see is what you get with no recourse once you buy the car. A complete proper timing belt job is $800 and includes a new water pump, tensioner and idler pulleys.



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