2019 Honda Odyssey This seems outrages to me, even for Honda parts, and significantly more than what I see posted online for just parts only I got MSRPs from the Honda Dream Shop. You can maybe forgo the serpentine belt and serpentine belt tensioner, but I would opt in to replace them when you do this job. Not sure how much coolant you would need, so I just assumed 2 gallons Am I missing something here? Why is it so expensive? Can someone please take a look at the parts list I have gathered up and let me know what I’m doing wrong? Water Pump, PN = 19200-RDV-J01, MSRP = $269.83 (comes with Gasket) Timing Belt, PN = 14400-R9P-A01, MSRP = $182.42 Timing Belt Adjuster, PN = 14510-R9P-A01, MSRP = $326.20 Timing Belt Tensioner, PN = 14520-RCA-A01, MSRP = $309.10 Timing Belt Idler, PN = 14550-RCA-A01, MSRP = $101.53 Motor Mount Weight Bolt, MSRP = 90165-SDA-A00, MSRP = $2.87 Motor Mount Bracket Bolts (Need 2), PN = 90168-TA1-A00, MSRP = $3.33, Total = $6.66 Timing Belt Idler Bolt, PN = 14551-RCA-A01, MSRP = $12.67 Motor Mount Bracket Bolts (to engine) (Need 2), PN = 95801-10105-08, MSRP = $5.82, Total = $11.64 Motor Mount Bracket Bolt (to engine), PN = 90002-R70-A00, MSRP = $4.15 Serpentine Belt, PN = 31110-RLV-A02, MSRP = $70.25 Serpentine Belt Tensioner, PN = 31170-RLV-A02, MSRP = $128.13 Honda Type 2 Coolant - 1 Gallon (Likely Need a little more than 1), PN = 08CLA-P99-0F0A8, MSRP = $25 (cannot find an MSRP, most places seem to be ~ $50 a bottle) Total = $1,475.45 + tax???

Given that practically every modern vehicle will do 200,000 miles with just the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance, why would anyone buy a vehicle requiring a $2,500 belt replacement every 80,000 - 100,000 miles? And yes, the cost of replacing a timing chain is probably more than the cost of replacing a belt but instead of having to replace the belt every 80,000 - 100,000 miles, at $2,500+ a pop, my chain at 180,000 miles is running just fine thank you.

Where are you getting that 2500.00 cost ?

[image] Beancounter: And yes, the cost of replacing a timing chain is probably more than the cost of replacing a belt but instead of having to replace the belt every 80,000 - 100,000 miles, at $2,500+ a pop, my chain at 180,000 miles is running just fine thank you Because the cost to replace a timing chain is more than the cost of 3-4 timing belts. You keep your vehicle long enough the cost of replacing a timing chain will cost you more over time.

[image] davesmopar: If only they could make an engine with a timing chain instead of a timing belt… :thinking: If they could only make an engine that’s non-interference, so you wouldn’t have to worry about the timing belt, until it ultimately gives out. Oh wait, they did, for many years, and people didn’t take care of those models, and ran them into the ground.

few people are pining for 1997 Camrys with the exception of one of our regulars :winking_face_with_tongue:

Manufacturers went to interference engines to increase efficiency and power. I’m OK with that tradeoff.

[image] MikeInNH: Because the cost to replace a timing chain is more than the cost of 3-4 timing belts. You keep your vehicle long enough the cost of replacing a timing chain will cost you more over time. Yes but by the time the chain has worn out, over 200,000 miles, you’re probably approaching the end of the “expected life” of the vehicle and many more expensive repairs, the point at which you have to make the economic “repair or replace” decision. Regarding the “wait until it fails” approach for a non interference engine, it makes a certain amount of sense except you don’t know when failure will occur. On a busy Beltway during rush hour? In the middle of a winter night with your kids in the car in the middle of nowhere? I suspect my wife’s second call after calling for a tow would be to a divorce attorney. :rofl:

[image] Beancounter: Yes but by the time the chain has worn out, over 200,000 miles, you’re probably approaching the end of the “expected life” of the vehicle and many more expensive repairs, the point at which you have to make the economic “repair or replace” decision. Says who? We’ve kept 5 vehicles OVER 300k miles. 2 over 350k miles and one close to 500k miles. I’ll agree that most people do not keep their vehicles that long. But some do and timing chains do last a long time and could outlast a vehicle.

Heh, I have a 10R80 transmission, that’s the advice an independent shop gave me. Don’t change the fluid, just wait until it fails and replace with a new transmission. I chose to not take their advice, had the dealership service the transmission at 30,000 miles.

My Dad’s 1970 Pontiac needed a timing chain and gears at 35K miles… The dreaded nylon gear! My '85 Merkur got a timing belt at 7 years. Super easy DIY job. No oil, muss or fuss but it was a longitudinal engine with decent room in front of the engine. I have never had to do timing chains on any of my cars (except the race car, but I don’t count that!). Frequent oil changes with synthetic oil does wonders for the life of the chains and guides.

Timing Belt job Parts on Honda Odyssey (WITHOUT LABOR) is ~ $1,475.45 + tax?

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MikeInNH July 23, 2026, 12:53pm 50

Says who? We’ve kept 5 vehicles OVER 300k miles. 2 over 350k miles and one close to 500k miles. I’ll agree that most people do not keep their vehicles that long. But some do and timing chains do last a long time and could outlast a vehicle.

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