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#1873 of 1936 Re: Honda Timing Belt Replacement Advice [zendao] by thegraduate Sep 14, 2009 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: zendao (Sep 13, 2009 6:03 pm) I'd get it done soon, but f you needed a few months to save up for it, I doubt you'll have trouble doing so. I paid $478 to my trusted mechanic to have the timing belt and water pump replaced in my '96 4-cylinder. He said he'd do the belt for 400 and do the pump at cost. My dealer wanted $850 to do it, and the other local garage I use wanted $720, not including the water pump.
#1874 of 1936 ACCORD 02/TRANNY/ FUEL PUMP. by dht Sep 14, 2009 (4:58 pm)
hi folks. this is my first posting. my 02 accord EX is at 284000 and the tranny is slipping. I have had the fluids changed several times and now i have placed in 50% lucas which seems to have helped. I saw the recall and legal issues with the tranny but this was never mentioned to me all these years. The Lucas seems to have helped so far.Is this going to get worse or will it stabelize! On an interesting note I had once accidentally placed in diesal fuel which had to be removed. I assume that the fuel tanks was removed and cleaned as it cost about 750 Cd$.Ever since then the car had always stopped when the fuel tank was half empty. I mentioned this several times to the dealership but nothing was ever done. I placed in all kinds of fluid to clean the system but to no avail. I just took it to another independent shop who diagnosed it as a fuel pump issue as opposed to a solonoid.The mech. took the fuel tank apart and found............3 rags left behind in the tank!!!I took it in today and was told that their rags were green not yellow. I cant prove these things but see no reason why the mech would create a false situation esp since he signed this observation. Anyways the car runs well and the pick up is nice.Man honda is expensive!!!
#1875 of 1936 02 Accord tranny slip by blufz1 Sep 14, 2009 (8:17 pm)
Does it have Honda brand ATF in it? If not, perform the ATF drain and refill procedure using only Honda brand ATF. It may take 3x to get all the old ATF outta there. Replies to this message: dht (Sep 18, 2009 10:21 am)
#1876 of 1936 Re: Honda Timing Belt Replacement Advice [zendao] by blufz1 Sep 14, 2009 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: zendao (Sep 13, 2009 6:03 pm) I would get it done at a Honda dealer. Do the area dealers run Inet specials? I got mine done with the water pump,coolant,etal on my 02 v6 at my dealer for about $700. I was at 96k. Now I gotta keep it another 70k or so.
#1877 of 1936 Re: Honda Timing Belt Replacement Advice [zendao] by kim84 Sep 15, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: zendao (Sep 13, 2009 6:03 pm) I have a 2002 Accord Sedan DX. It has 139 K on it. I had the timing belt replaced at 72K ( I didn't realize you could go to 100K). My mechanic (who replaced it the first time) this I should replace it now before winter (I'm in NH). Should I wait? Should all the belts and water pump be done again?
#1878 of 1936 Re: Honda Timing Belt Replacement Advice [riffraff] by jodar96 Sep 15, 2009 (11:00 am)
Replying to: riffraff (Sep 14, 2009 9:08 am) I did not twist your words or criticize you. I said " As one person did". I don't know who you are and did not address you directly.   I just noticed the 185K miles w/o belt replacement and thought that is NOT a good thing for other readers to do.   I replaced the belt at 122K miles because that is when I bought it. It was used with 122K miles.   Joe
#1879 of 1936 leather seats cracking by don_nc Sep 15, 2009 (11:51 am)
Hi,    I have a 99 ex with leather seats. The drivers seat has a couple cracks that have opened up that are about 1" to 2" in length and maybe 1/8" wide. I've attempted to patch with a kit I got that I mixed up some goop, spread it in the crack, and then applied heat. This didn't work too well (probably due to the person doing the work). Has anyone had good luck repairing or even preventing cracks in the leather seats ? I see other cracks that appear to be getting close to opening up.   Thanks Replies to this message: mrbill1957 (Sep 15, 2009 1:55 pm) mitchflorida (Sep 15, 2009 6:12 pm)
#1880 of 1936 Re: leather seats cracking [don_nc] by mrbill1957 Sep 15, 2009 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: don_nc (Sep 15, 2009 11:51 am) Leather treatments like the brand Lexol are designed to help leather from drying out, but once they do and start to crack, I doubt applying leather treatment will help.   I've seen glues specifically designed for leather, maybe some of that and a temporary piece of packaging tape across the crack to hold together while the glue dries?   What about those iron-on cloth repair sheets, slip one under the opened crack, hold the crack closed and iron on over the top? I did a pants pocket and the patch held up great. I found the sheets at Walmart near the sewing stuff (man, did that make me feel awkward shopping for that) The patches have some sort of heat activated adhesive which held up great through the dryer. As with the goop patch, watch how much you heat the leather.   You might try looking for a local auto upholstery shop, maybe they have some sort of repair option that works better.   I've seen after-market replacement leather seat covers, not cheap, but an option if your going to keep the car for a while and the cracking is objectionable enough to invest in new covers.   Mrbill
#1881 of 1936 Re: leather seats cracking [don_nc] by mitchflorida Sep 15, 2009 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: don_nc (Sep 15, 2009 11:51 am) I had the same problem. There are professionals who can fix it for about $100.. they do that sort of thing for Used Car dealerships.   I solved my problem differently though. I installed some luxurious custom sheepskin seat covers! They are much more comfortable and they prevent further tearing. I was never really impressed with the quality of the leather in the 1999 Accord anyway . ..
#1882 of 1936 Re: Honda Timing Belt Replacement Advice [zendao] by kym28 Sep 16, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: zendao (Sep 13, 2009 6:03 pm) I have an Ex 2002 V6 and when I had 72,000 miles Honda mechanics told me also to change the timing belt. I just changed my belts at 175,000 (yeah I drive alot) the mechanic at Honda that did my work changed everything all the belts and everything. I personally think it is best to get something like this done at the dealership just because you do have to get everything changed and if in the off case something goes wrong you know they will replace without a whole lot of drama. I always get my work done at dealership so that is my suggestion. My belts were still in good working condition but if you llive in an area that has extreme cold or heat get it done but if it is pretty even on temperatures I say keep going until you definitely have money, cause for v6 engines by the time tax is added it will be close to if not a $1000.00. Oh Yeah that quote for $895 is for everything all the belts and that other part you need. Replies to this message: zendao (Sep 16, 2009 9:07 pm) thegraduate (Sep 17, 2009 5:07 am) zendao (Sep 17, 2009 8:19 pm)

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