[Tcunnin2]

Considering a 2011 EX 54K miles with a Braun fold out ramp. Just had a prepurchase inspection at a local dealer, looks good and they suggested the throaty exhaust sound was due to a straight line pipe required as a result of the Braun modification but that nothing was leaking. Sound familiar? Any concern regarding replacing the timing belt not due to miles but just the age? Anything I am missing? Thanks

 

[Tcunnin2]

Re: my timing belt question, dealer says nothing leaking, may be postponed for a year or two, sounds reasonable but consequences scare me. Also, what should I expect to pay for TB service, dealer vs. Other...thanks

 

[davedrivesody]

may be postponed for a year or two

It's 12 years old now; I wouldn't postpone it any longer.

Shop cost for a full TB service is in the $6-800 range. Dealer cost would be about double using OEM parts.

Have them do a complete coolant change too. (TB job requires only a partial change.) The factory fill needs changing after 10 years.

 

[white2015]

Ya 12 years.....
I would replace it ASAP.

 

[191145]

Throaty 'exhaust' sound? Check the air filter box to make sure its sealed. The intake will raise hell if its not fully closed. Otherwise I would not accept that they put in one straight exhaust pipe for a crooked one and it got louder - thats BS! It could get louder if they also removed a cat converter and didn't replace it but that's most likely not it. Look for leaking joints or rusted out replacement pipes.