I bought my mom's 05' Civic EX off of her a few years ago and just hit 100,000 miles. My dad mentioned to me that I should replace the timing belt soon as if that goes I'll be on a whole other level of trouble.

So I'd prefer to purchase the parts then take them to my Honda specific service people to put it on but don't know anything about cars/timing belts.

Basically I'd like to know recommendations on where I should look into getting the necessary parts for the best price online, if I should be looking for just a timing belt or a whole kit (I've seen both in a few quick searches), and anything else anyone can tell me about what I should know, can expect, and so on.

I'm extremely appreciative so thank you so much in advance for your help.

 

you need timing belt, timing belt tensionor and a water pump plus all the belts and gaskets. you can buy a kit but make sure its a reputable brand. i purchased all of my parts from NAPA.

 

Thanks for the response. I was on the NAPA site and saw the kits; it seems like I should look for one specifically which has the water pump. I don't know why they seem to make some kits without the water pump if you should replace it with the timing belt.

For isntance, I see this one from NAPA themselves and only for $129: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...120_0268018944

I don't see anything about the water pump whereas other kits like this one from Aisin Brand seem to have it included but it's obviously more expensive: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...003_0309679415

Is Aisin a good brand and does that second link seem to have everything I need?

Thanks so much for your helping a noob here.

edit/update:

It seems like this one is also from NAPA and includes the water pump:http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...115_0326564758

Actually it seems like it's a water pump kit which features the timing belt... not really sure why the change in branding. I can't find a price on this one unfortunately, but I'm assuming people would recommend this one as it's from NAPA and seems to be the most complete kit out of all of them, meaning it's what I need?

 

well some people don't believe the pump needs replacing and other people prefer honda waterpumps. also only use honda brand engine coolant. i bought all my parts separately from napa because i got a discount on parts through my job and it was cheaper in pieces. don't forget to change all of the other belts. i would only use a gates timing belt thats what honda uses in there cars.

 

We just changed the belt and pump in my Accord,now I have a high pitched wine at open throttle I have to chase down.

 

did you replace the tensionor ??? because thats exactly what a worn out tensionor will do.

 

Good point,I'll check that . Just changed one on the Vette two months ago and it squealed more than a steady wine.

 

It's very do-able and user friendly only if you have a little time and the right tools. The time really varies on the tools that you have and the individual. Here is what you'll need to get the job done. a basic set of metric 1/4" and 3/8" sockets and ratchets, a car jack, two jack stands, a 1/2" breaker bar (longest you can find), 1/2" extensions (1 1/2'-to-2' in length), 1/2" metric 17mm 6-point socket, SPTools P/N 11500 cam gear wrench, a pair of safety glasses and a few glasses of tea. Expect a good days worth of work to finish the job and that's it