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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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I'm gonna get my timing belt replaced since it is original with 125 on it. At the same time both tensioners, serpentine, and thermostat. How much am I lookin at? Wish sooo bad I had a garage so I could do it!
 
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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are you serious? you still have the original belt? well parts are around 300. labor at the shops will cost you about 500-600 or so. see if you can get anybody who has a garage to help you
 
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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are you serious? you still have the original belt? well parts are around 300. labor at the shops will cost you about 500-600 or so. see if you can get anybody who has a garage to help you
Yeh scary huh?! When I went to get flashed the owner of the shop looked at my belt and tensioner to see if it was original and it was. He said he could tell cuz of a pin on the old style tensioner that they stopped makin in 98!
 
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Don't forget your water pump too.
 
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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I dont have a garage and I have never taken a car to a shop for service, the only thing that I pay other people to do is alignments and tire changes. Just take your time and youll be fine
 
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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i just did mine over the weekend bought everything i needed belts cam crank seals thermostat tensioner idler

270~ plus another 35 for tool rental with a 350 deposit
shipping was about 16

it took awhile as the themostat and housing were being a **** and it took forever damn press hose clamps
 
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