Timing belt whole unit

[danyeungw]

When the machinist told me the price for replacing the timing belt whole unit, does it mean it is more than just the timing belt itself? What does the whole unit include?

 

Thanks.

Danyeung

[Xeryon]

You did not specify your vehicle year or engine which might change this info a little.

 

The default for a 4cyl Honda timing belt service should include the timing Belt (Honda OEM if possible), timing belt tensioner, water pump, water pump gasket.

 

There are other optional service items I like to do at the same time: thermostat and cooling system flush and new AC, PS and Alternator belts. When the water pump is replaced you loose a little coolant as well as maybe getting some debris in the system and now is as good a time as any to have that service performed. The belts all have to come off to get to the timing belt anyway. There should be $0 in labor to have them replaced as taking them on and off is part of the normal service process.

[James Matteu]

Also might be a balancer shaft belt involved.

[danyeungw]

Thanks. Do you have to pay addition for thermostat and cooling system flush and new AC, PS Alternator belts, and balancer shaft belt? It is 2003 Accord V6.

Edited June 26, 2013 by danyeungw

[Xeryon]

Depends on what the mechanic meant when he said "timing belt whole unit". You will need to ask him. At a minimum it must be TB, TB Tensioner, WP and WP gasket. If it isn't then you need a better mechanic.