Timing belt replacement instructions please?

Thanks for the response, Jack!

The power steering pump fluid is full.

By "belt tension", which belt is being referred to?

Also, how much would the pump cost (just the part, without labor costs)?

The noise is coming from inside the pump (I put my ear to a screwdriver touching the pump, and could hear the vibration noise when a friend moved the steering wheel), its an annoying buzz of sorts, with vibration on the steering wheel. The noise is distinctly louder when I turn the wheel/car, but I would like to think there is a humming vibration on the steering wheel even when I am driving straight.

I Do know only the timing belt was changed, and not the water pump or the cam/crankshaft seals. He showed me the vehicle when he had "opened it up", and he clearly showed/said that the pump and the seals were very dry and very good, and that there was no need to have them changed (which is against convention, I guess, but I am not sure the convention is all that correct, since its only the timing belt Honda recommends for a change, and not the water pump or seals, also the charges tend to mount for a "timing belt package deal", which does not go lower than 600 anywhere for a V6 2000 Accord).

In addition, the serpentine belts were changed, and I can see that the engine mounts have been replaced too, though I dont know if that could cause the problem.

Thanks for the response.

I have a quote of 230 for replacing the power steering pump (re-manufactured, and the guy is charging me for the part only).

Also, I think I am hearing a murmur in the engine, starting yesterday evening (I drove the car over 150 miles after the timing belt change, before I heard the murmur).

The murmur is faint, and goes away once I accelerate the car. But if its not moving (either in drive or park), I can hear the faint murmur.

Is it something I need to be worried about?

Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 116k miles

A major brand name auto repair shop offered to price match a quote that I had to replace my timing belt 6 months ago. The engine failed the other day and I was told that while it was their usual policy, my pulleys were not replaced at the time. Since they have pretty well admitted that it was a failure on their part not to replace the pulleys, they are now offering to replace the engine for the cost of labor - about 1k and offering a 12 month warranty. I am concerned that 1. They might botch the engine replacement, 2. I shouldn't be charged for their mistake and 3. What are the odds of another major failure such as a transmission because of an engine replacement? I was planning to keep the car for at least another 100K and now I may be stuck with a lemon since it is unsellable. What course of action would you suggest?

Dear friend whoever you are,

I am a GRANDmother. And a GRAND mother. And a GRAND wife; not necessarily in that order. These people of whom I adore seem to feel the same way about me. I am 65 y/o. My dearly loved husband is 75 y/o. I have survived two late staged cancers over the past 10 years. He has survived open heart surgery and prostate cancer. We are both in full remission now, and doing well. Sorry for "playing" the cancer card. I do so to elicit your compassion (not pity), and your sound/honest guidance. My poor husband of 47 years can't even hang a picture on the wall without screwing it up. He, like many other men (sorry guys)refuses to ask for directions when we are clearly lost, and he also insists on diagnosing any problems dealing with my "most precious" 2000 Honda Accord. I have been feeling A LOT of anxiety lately. We live on not enough money to live on! I am an intelligent and educated woman who worked three jobs BECAUSE I loved my work (college professor and private therapist working with youth at high risk for dropping out of school). I cannot work because I cannot get hired with my health history. It is horrible and I could never prove that my history of cancer is the reason I don't ever land the job. It's always the same response when I call for an update; "Sorry, but that position has been filled." SO! Here it goes(guys), assuming that you know more about cars than my female counterparts. I have 96,000 miles on my 11 y/o Honda Accord. Low mileage thank God!I have had NO major work done (or preventative work). Regular oil changes and whatever the small stuff is that goes along with the standard oil change at a Jiffi Lube. No other "recommended" mileage milestones. Only new tires. Because of our financial BURDEN - and it won't change, I am HORRIFIED of blowing out my engine because I didn't replace the timing belt & water pump when I should have: Questions.

1. Should I buy those two parts (from a Honda dealer)or somewhere else?

2. If I have an honest guy who knows what he is doing and will do it for less money than the manufacturer, should I let this guy do the work (of course I wouldn't have a warranty)? And does the Honda mechanic who works on site give me a warranty on this work? And is it pretty much "a given" that the Honda "on site" repair garage will not rip me off?

3. How much money is too much to pay for this job?

4. Should I ask the privant party (mechanic) up front to give me the old parts just to check them out regarding the condition they were in at the time I had them replaced?

5. Because I keep getting what feels like some kind of premonition, what is the most important thing for me to do? Basically - is the red flag in my mind reality based?

6. Pretend I am your mother, your daughter, your sister (if you love them) and give me some really sound advice. I am SO vulnerable (because I know nothing about cars and upkeep) and have such a lack of trust in people for so many reasons (sadly); some of which deals with being terribly ripped off by a mechanic who supposedly fixed my husband's car. Bad bad situation, and we could not do anything except to pay more money to have it done correctly (one year before my first cancer). Our health problems and medical expenses backrupted us. We lost our home and every dime of savings. We can't even afford certain medications because they are not yet in the generic form.

7. Thank you to those who will read this long-sounding sob story, as I am counting on your empathy and assistance.

8. At this time in my life six-hundred dollars feels like six-thousand. But if the six-hundred helps to "save my car" then that's what I need to know. Please please help me and send your words of advice to my email address. That way I don't have to worry about not being able to find this post (I became a member one hour ago).

9. To those who respond, let me thank you in advance; thank you from the bottom of my old heart (I am not one of the old folks "yet" who really need to be takin' the bus as a protection to their fellow citizens)!

Good wishes and cheers to all of you.

GRANDmotherocks (according to my GRANDchildren)
is my "handle" or screen name). My email address is LRBogan@gmail. Com

SOS

How do I set my balance shaft so the motor will stop vibrating

Interior problem
1999 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 103k miles

Hi,

I'm planning to get the Timing Belt and Water Pump replaced on my 1999 Accord, 4cyl/4Dr, EX. It has 103k miles on it.

I will probably buy Genuine Honda parts online and get them replaced by a local mechanic. Just to save a few hundred dollars :).

My question is. What parts should/need to be replaced along with Timing belt and Water pump? For ex, any other belts, seals, tensioner etc?

Can you please provide a recommended list?

Thanks

Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

timing belt broke. Now forsure camshaft and crankshaft is not at TDC/aligned. What step do I need to take in order to have camshaft and crankshaft at TDC together before installing the belt. How do I get the cam and crank to aligned just if the belt was never broken.

I have changed the timing belt, balance belt, water pump and the 2 tensioners and I have a squealing noise from my timing belt area. I know its not my power steering or my altenator and A/C belts because I had them off and still made the same noise. The only thing left is the oil pump and the balance shaft. What should I do

I've got a 98 Honda Accord. I'm looking to change my timing belt and my water pump as well. While I was doing that, I was looking to change my hoses too. About how much should I be looking to spend on something like this?