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Replacing a Timing Belt Cost

How Much Does Replacing a Timing Belt Cost?

low cost Range: $250-$750

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Timing belt replacement is something that needs to be done on a scheduled basis, as it can be hard to visually inspect a timing belt. We've compiled the following tips:
1. Find a mechanic before you need one. Do your research and locate a mechanic you trust before you actually need servicing, so you aren't stuck with the first mechanic you find during a time of need.
2. Consult your owner's manual and use that schedule for timing belt replacement. Dealers and service mechanics will often tell you to replace your timing belt every 60,000 miles, but many manufacturers do not recommend changing the timing belt until 80,000 or even 100,000 miles
 
Typical costs:
  • We've seen quotes for timing belt replacement between $250-$750, depending on how much labor is involved (based on the make of the car) and the hourly labor rate
  • Replacing timing belts can take as few as two hours and as many as six hours. We've seen hourly labor quotes from $40 an hour where there is a low cost of living, to over $110-$150 an hour at BMW and Mercedes dealerships in urban areas. In the San Francisco Bay Area, we've seen ordinary repair shops with rates from $55-$80 an hour, and ordinary dealerships with rates of $80-$90.
Additional costs:
  • When people replace timing belts, sometimes they will do other maintenance work, such as replacing the water pump, since they are doing some maintenance work already. Consult your owner's manual to see whether the manufacturer recommends replacing any other parts at the same time.
Shopping for replacing a timing belt:
  • If you've lost your owner's manual, which typically specifies your car's maintenance schedule, you can usually find instructions for ordering a replacement at the manufacturer's website.
  • If you don't already have a mechanic, look for mechanics who are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Search for ASE certified Blue Seal repair facilities.
Article updated November 2006
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Just the timing belt
Amount: $700.00
Posted by: Nat in Springfield, MA.Posted: January 26th, 2011 07:01PM
Car Make: HONDACar Model: CIVIC 03 LX
Hours of Labor: 6 hrs
They took my car for 2 days and let them take their time with it. In exchange they gave me a brand NEW CIVIC to drive around for that time :)
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Timing Belt Replacement
Amount: $450.00
Posted by: DCB in Columbia, MD.Posted: February 18th, 2011 09:02AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: 2002 Avalon
Hours of Labor: 3
Dealer quoted $1125 for timing belt, water pump, Idler, etc. he recommends when changing the timing belt. I just had the timing belt replaced.
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Timing belt, water pump, Coolant flush, accesory belt, Timing kit
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: Mario Hernandez in columbus, OH.Posted: February 25th, 2011 11:02AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: ZX2 Zetec
Hours of Labor: 2 days
I bought all the parts and did it myself and did it right the first time. I had paid somebody, but didnt do a good job and had to redo everything myself. I follow all the instructions in the repair manual and gained knowledge and piece of mind. I'm a DIY.
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Charge for timing Belt
Amount: $1,400.00
Posted by: Fannie in Alexandria, VA.Posted: February 26th, 2011 05:02AM
Car Make: 2003Car Model: Toyota Camry XLE
Hours of Labor: 6
My car was at 91,000 miles. Took it in for inspection and oil change. They told me I should get the timing belt replaced and have fluids flushed. Timing belt kit was $400 they gave it to me for $344--Flush fluids and oil change was
$529 with 25% Discount(because I told them that's what I could get if I took it to Jiffy Lube where my son works) cost was $397. However-I believe I was charged 6 hrs labor for all this because labor was $594 --don't believe it took that long -this was all done at Merchants
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timing belt
Amount: $160.00
Posted by: jason gallagher in coatesville, PA.Posted: March 4th, 2011 05:03PM
Car Make: toyota camryCar Model: camry
Hours of Labor: 2
good friend of mine did the job for a hundred and fifty dollars and flushed fluids
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Timing vs Serpentine belts
Amount: $20.00
Posted by: str8sixfj40 in Portland, OR.Posted: March 11th, 2011 07:03PM
Car Make: Honda/Toyota/MazdaCar Model:
A timing belt and a serpentime (or accessory) belt are NOT the same thing! Sepentine belts are external and drive things like the water pump, power steering pump and anlternator. Simple to change in most cases. A timimg belt is typicly internal and times the cam(s) to the crank. Can be flairly complex to change.
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just timing belt
Amount: $942.00
Posted by: fuddle847 in Elgin, IL.Posted: March 15th, 2011 11:03AM
Car Make: 2004 HondaCar Model: Accord
Hours of Labor: zero
Price quote from Honda dealership, what a joke!!
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Replacing Timing Belt
Amount: $700.00
Posted by: Vance Cahill in Summerside, Other.Posted: March 21st, 2011 06:03AM
Car Make: ChevroletCar Model: Lumina Z34
Hours of Labor: 8
I was glad to find out on the internet that my v6 twin overhead cam engine was a non-interference motor. This makes a big difference when you have your timing belt break. It should have been replaced every 60K but I was not aware like a lot of other people.
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timing belt replacement
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: brie in chino, CA.Posted: March 21st, 2011 11:03AM
Car Make: 2004 hondaCar Model: civic
Hours of Labor: none yet
Was told at first it is probably a sensor...later they call and say its the timing belt and will cost $760. I ask why so expensive.....they say it has a "kit" and all these other things to change w it? Also...going to take 4 hours to do it. Weird thing is they say my timin belt is broken...car won't start, yet before towing it to the shop...it was starting just not staying on. I asked another mechanic, they say it doesn't sound right. I think I'm being taken for a ride don't you?
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Timing Belt, etc
Amount: $300.00
Posted by: Princess in Blackfoot, ID.Posted: March 21st, 2011 10:03PM
Car Make: VolkswagenCar Model: Jetta
Hours of Labor: 3
I paid 300 for a timing belt, water pump, and a seal. '96 Jetta.
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Timing Chain
Amount: $950.10
Posted by: Tezz in Palmyra, NJ.Posted: March 22nd, 2011 03:03PM
Car Make: 2002 ChevroletCar Model: Cavalier
Hours of Labor: 2 days
Replaced timing chain, tensioner, spark plugs, cleaned throttle body as well as oil + oil filter.
Parts totaled 250.15 while labor was 637.79. Tax was 62.16.
Car is now leaking oil.
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Timing belt, water pump
Amount: $750.00
Posted by: Bad Timing ( BELT!!!! in Colorado Springs, CO.Posted: April 11th, 2011 05:04AM
Car Make: 2002 PT cruiserCar Model: Chrysler
Hours of Labor: 8
So far on hold in Mechanics garage. Yes I did not know these parts existed. Dealer will get repaired but at higher cost they did not give gaurantee. Will post progress later
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Timing and balance shaft belt
Amount: $598.00
Posted by: ucmom in union city, CA.Posted: April 14th, 2011 03:04PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: accord
Hours of Labor: 1 Day
Replace Timing Belt and Balance Shaft belt + Oil Filter
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Timing belt, idler pulley, tensioner & water pump
Amount: $166.00
Posted by: Johnny B in Coopersburg, PA.Posted: May 4th, 2011 07:05PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Oddysey
Hours of Labor: 8
Replaced with timing kit purchased through NAPA - received discount on parts - normally $269.
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timing belt
Amount: $440.00
Posted by: a user in st.Brieux, Other.Posted: May 7th, 2011 03:05PM
Car Make: chevyCar Model: optra
Hours of Labor: 4
Canada 80$ labour hour + 85$ belt
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2007 Hyundai Elantra timing belt replacement
Amount: $130.00
Posted by: swaveyman in Worthington, PA.Posted: May 31st, 2011 07:05AM
Car Make: 2007 HyundaiCar Model: Elantra SE
Hours of Labor: 4
I purchased my Elantra new in 2007. When I hit 105,000 miles two weeks ago I decided to replace
the timing belt. I purchased a kit that included a belt, idler and tensioner. I also purchased a new water pump and new belts for the AC and alternator/water pump. The old timing belt did not look too bad but the tensioner pulley had a groove warn in it. No special tools require but you need a impact hammer to remove the crank pulley bolt. It has right hand threads. I think the Hyundai engineers did a good job when they designed the engine and engine compartment.
When it hits 210,000 miles I will do it again..
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Timing Belt Replacement
Amount: $175.00
Posted by: a user in Wasau, NE.Posted: June 2nd, 2011 07:06PM
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Neon
Hours of Labor: Unknown
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2001 Honda Cr-V Timing belt
Amount: $783.00
Posted by: jbw in Des Moines, IA.Posted: July 2nd, 2011 12:07PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: CR-V
Hours of Labor: 5.0
Timing Belt, Tensioner, Waterpump, All Acces.
drive belts, 2 gallons coolant, 4 sparkplugs and
valve cover gasket set and valve adjustment.
Not a bad price for a dealer!
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2006 Honda Accord V6
Amount: $1,150.00
Posted by: JeffLA in Cerritos, CA.Posted: July 5th, 2011 05:07PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Timing belt, drive belt, water pump, tensioner, 3 oil seals, coolant for timing belt replacement, 6 platinum spark plugs, and oil change. Performed at a Honda dealer.
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2003 Lexus RX300
Amount: $975.00
Posted by: Happy Lexus Owner in Philadelphia, PA.Posted: July 25th, 2011 02:07AM
Car Make: LexusCar Model: RX300
Timing belt, Water pump, Assy belts and bulbs for DRS. Tri-County Toyota. FYI, a tune up at a Lexus Dealer is close to $900 and no major work is done. This was a bargain.
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Honda 4 Cyl Timing Belt
Amount: $600.00
Posted by: EJN in Weston, FL.Posted: August 22nd, 2011 07:08PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: CRV 1999 EX
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Timing Belt, water pump, tensioner
Amount: $950.00
Posted by: dkallen@yahoo.com in Chesapeake, VA.Posted: October 10th, 2011 04:10PM
Car Make: VWCar Model: Jetta
Hours of Labor: 5
Replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner, and coolant flush.
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Timing belt and water pump 105K miles package
Amount: $1,300.00
Posted by: Hewi in alhambra, CA.Posted: October 18th, 2011 11:10AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Odyssey
Hours of Labor: 5
water pump, timing belt, platinum spark plugs, drive belt, coolant/anti-freeze , valve adjustment.... and I used 20% off coupon
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Timing belt, water pump, idler pulley, tensioner & water pump
Amount: $1,188.00
Posted by: Happy Camry Owner, NY in Washington DC, DC.Posted: November 30th, 2011 07:11AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: 1994 Camry, 290,000 miles
Hours of Labor: 10
Water pump, Timing Belt, Tensioner, all Acces. drive belts(water pump, power steering pump and anlternator), flush cooling system, 6 platinum spark plugs and valve cover gasket set and valve adjustment. Everything Toyota parts
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