Should I go get the timing belt changed or try doing it myself? My buddy is highly educated in the automotives field.

If you have someone who can help you, and knows what they're doing, then save the $ and do it yourself (w/help).

YEs try it yourself if someone Knows what they are doing cause u can get belt for parts store for like $35 or $40 bux BUt if was me i go to HONda dealer an get a HONDA belt cause one's from the part store make a this NOise that drive u crazy they are not quite like the honda belts but not really that loud but u can hear it.:popcorn: I think It coast me around $200 bux at shop getting my timing BElt changed.
And it should be changed around 60,000 mile's. CAuse im sure u dont wont it breaking going down highway at 60 MPH an put an scew up your VALVe's in your head..then u talking about over $1200 bux to fix it..

mate, doing the timing belt on a SOHC honda engine is nice and easy and as you have someone there to help you DO IT. great way to learn!!

I had my dad who is a mechanic do mine, nice and easy, as long as you dont rotate anything, while the belt is removed. the hardest bit was removing all the bits in the way, now its done, it sings like a angel. ^_^

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