hi all, i will be helping to change the belts - timing, alternator, power steering, ac, and water pump. I have a 1993 honda civic, dx, 2-dr coupe.
[ol][*]Should I buy aftermarket or OEM belts, tensioner, and water pump, or does it not matter?[*]If I should buy OEM belts, tensioner, and water pump, where do i go to get them - at a dealership?[*]Also what brand is OEM, or is it just Honda brand?[/ol]Thank you so much!

 

Hello Buttacup,
First off, let me recommend you to Genuine OEM parts, meaning Honda parts. They are recommended for your car so that you know you will be getting great quality products that are originally on your car. Now for aftermarket parts, these seem to be a bit troublesome. Sometimes things don't bolt up like they are suppose to and sometimes, they may leave you hanging on the side of the road. Don't get me wrong, Honda parts can do the same, but you will be happy to know that you have the best quality parts, for your car!

I would like to mention that I am a parts salesperson at a Honda dealership and I have an offer for you that we are doing on our website at www.magauto.com. We are offering FREE SHIPPING if you spend $30 or more on the website. Now with the items that you are wanting, you are in over the 30 limit. We offer a 1year or 12,000 mile warranty on our parts and they are all from American Honda. Please keep in mind that you should always stay with Genuine parts, but if you have a poor pocket, that is understandable, but think of the advantages you have in the long run.
If you have anyother questions, please feel free to email me.

 

Welcome to the forum, Not good to purchase after market parts for timing belt, water pump, crank and cam seals. the cost of the parts are not that much for original honda then for after markets. I have an 02 civic, had my timing belt,water pump, seals, gaskets all genuine honda, peace of mine.