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It worked!

Tester]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#977412 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#977412 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#976817 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#976817 GMT Sure, it's expensive. It's preventive maintenance. The price of the maintenance to repair the engine, if ignored, is much, much, higher.
When the timing belt is changed, other preventive maintenance should be performed: 1. water pump, 2. radiator hoses, 3. "fan belts", 4. drain and replace engine coolant, 5. odds and ends.
Timing belt replacement will cost from $400 to $700. Choose an independent shop, not a Honda dealer. No matter how much you love said Honda dealer, he'll be much more expensive, and perform the job no better than an independent repair shop. ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#976413 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#976413 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#977435 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#977435 GMT your mom either chooses to not believe what will happen or opts to ignore the advice so what is one to do.

this kind of falls into that "wet paint, do not touch" sign category. you know someone is going to do it anyway.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975643 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975643 GMT http://www...-O7eJvNJ_w

this is from edmunds.com info specifically for honda CRV]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975428 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975428 GMT
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How 'bout this?

Tester]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975818 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975818 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975427 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975427 GMT http://vie...8c6b0ea865

Here's what can happen when a timing belt/chain fails on an interference engine.

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the cost to change a timing belt and water pump at a local mechanic should be around $400 to $700. how many siblings do you have, this is a really appropriate issue to try to explain to mom.

i know, a college student usually finds the funds to go out with friends doing extra curricular activities during the college years but..... chat with your sibs and see if they can pitch in, mom would be really surprised at your maturity (and concern)

for more discussion points with your mom, google up: "interference engine damage" read through some of the posts and print off one or two for mom to see/read. she might be a believer.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975223 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975223 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975068 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975068 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975050 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975050 GMT
Frankly I really like the idea of arranging to have it done for her. It would make a great early mother's day present. ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975043 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975043 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975027 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975027 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975025 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975025 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974616 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974616 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975073 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975073 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975047 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975047 GMT
interference engine or not, wht happens if the belt pops while trying to beat 90k pounds of loaded kenworth through an intersection.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974430 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974430 GMT
Ah, I misread! ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975071 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#975071 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974615 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974615 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974446 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974446 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974439 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974439 GMT
EDIT: Oops, nevermind!]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974425 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974425 GMT
shop around for prices, and see what it is going to cost.

on the other hand, is your Mom going to be offended about you touching her car??]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974224 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974224 GMT
As is said, "You can pay me now! Or you can pay me later!"

Tester]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974221 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974221 GMT
My mom has a 99 Honda CRV with almost 92k. I've been suggesting to her to take care of the timing belt lately, and I looked in her owner's manual and I believe it is supposed to be done at 106k.

But Isn't it also supposed to be done after 6 years, regardless of the mileage? I didn't catch this when I read. Does anyone know off hand?

Is mom endangering her engine? Needless to say the car is 9 years old therefore the belt(s) are 9 years old as well. That seems like an awful lot of wear even if it isn't exactly at 106k.

I just want to do what any responsibile son does by making sure his mother takes care of the car. I would hate to see it get ruined, it was always the family car growing up and we love it so I just want to do the right thing even if it means annoying the crap out of her until she spends the $$$. What should I tell her?

Thanks! ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974218 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/898411.page#974218 GMT