timing belt replacement

[marathoner]

i am thinking about buying a 2004 vue 6 cyl....with 67000 miles...does anyone know at what mileage the timing belt needs to be replaced...dealer says 100,000 but i would guess sooner than that

[BobbyP]

i am thinking about buying a 2004 vue 6 cyl....with 67000 miles...does anyone know at what mileage the timing belt needs to be replaced...dealer says 100,000 but i would guess sooner than that

Do you know if the coolant has been changed periodically ~every 25k miles?

If you don't know, you might consider changing the belt and the water pump.

Replacing the coolant often keeps fresh additive to lubricate and maintain the water pump.

[Bigdaddy94sc2]

50k for severe duty (all city driving, towing, etc.)

100k for normal driving habits.

You can do it earlier if you want, isnt going to hurt anything, but not absolutely necessary.

[marathoner]

do you know about what the cost of the timing belt replacement will be

[AHidell]

I just bought a 04 Vue V6 with 92,000 miles and my local dealer quoted me $432 and a dealer in a nearby state (were I travel often) quoted me $305, both Saturn dealers, go figure!

[burnout]

Wow, that is REALLY cheap. I would expect it to be much more than that!

[marathoner]

thanks for the info...i guess it is decision time now

[BobbyP]

I just bought a 04 Vue V6 with 92,000 miles and my local dealer quoted me $432 and a dealer in a nearby state (were I travel often) quoted me $305, both Saturn dealers, go figure!

That's the around the same my Saturn dealer told me to have it replaced.

That's why a few weeks ago I called down that person who was screaming $1500 and how horrible it was to own a Honda engine...

[Tom92SCm]

That's why a few weeks ago I called down that person who was screaming $1500 and how horrible it was to own a Honda engine...

You know, I was hoping it would be around that much too. Just so I could rattle your chain a little! ;)

[kodak_jack]

I just bought a 04 Vue V6 with 92,000 miles and my local dealer quoted me $432 and a dealer in a nearby state (were I travel often) quoted me $305, both Saturn dealers, go figure!

That is super cheap from what I've read on here. I thought the going rate was $1,000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The guy offering to rent out the special tools for $150 surely based his rental price on the $1,000 not the $300 or $400.
If the original poster is thinking of doing the deal at a dealership, the belt replacement should be part of the deal.

[Bigdaddy94sc2]

That is super cheap from what I've read on here. I thought the going rate was $1,000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The guy offering to rent out the special tools for $150 surely based his rental price on the $1,000 not the $300 or $400.
If the original poster is thinking of doing the deal at a dealership, the belt replacement should be part of the deal.


First off, wrong motor. To do a W pump and t belt replacement on a 3.0l is usually at least 6-800 bux. On a Honda, it is a little easier, and parts are cheaper....

Second off, tool rental was for 3.0L as well. Special tool makes it easier to adjust tension.... ALOT easier.

Also, on the hondas, I would recommend replacing the water pump as well. Easy access, cheap labor since they are in there, and if it fails, it will contaminate the belt and need replaced as well.

A true 100k service for the Honda would be water pump, timing belt, coolant flush, spark plugs, trans service, and fuel filter r.r..... not cheap, but worth it.

[Rivernut]

First off, wrong motor. To do a W pump and t belt replacement on a 3.0l is usually at least 6-800 bux. On a Honda, it is a little easier, and parts are cheaper....


I don't know what you mean by wrong motor (engine). I did not see the '02-'03 3.0 engine being discussed on this thread. I just had my '03 belt and water pump replaced (at 100,000 miles) for a total price of $476. I had the work done by former Saturn employees at a small garage. I asked the Saturn dealer for an estimate and they said about $450 just to replace the belt.

[kodak_jack]

First off, wrong motor. To do a W pump and t belt replacement on a 3.0l is usually at least 6-800 bux. On a Honda, it is a little easier, and parts are cheaper....

Second off, tool rental was for 3.0L as well. Special tool makes it easier to adjust tension.... ALOT easier.

Also, on the hondas, I would recommend replacing the water pump as well. Easy access, cheap labor since they are in there, and if it fails, it will contaminate the belt and need replaced as well.

A true 100k service for the Honda would be water pump, timing belt, coolant flush, spark plugs, trans service, and fuel filter r.r..... not cheap, but worth it.

OK, so is a 3.5 Honda going to be cheaper than the 3.0 or more? The quotes I've seen or here are for belt replacement only at $1,000 on the 3.5 Honda. The guy renting out the tools seemed to indicate that he was also going to buy and rent out any tools needed to do a 3.5.