I just got my Civic back after 3 days of heavy work done on it. I turned it in with specific instructions and all the parts needed, as the local mechanic let me do it (which is not his policy; if any of you want his name , please PM me.)
This is what was done by them per the invoice:
" Check all fluid levels, condition, and leakage. Check condition of tires. Check drive axels and suspension components. Remove wheels and check brake assemblies. Check all light bulbs. Check ignition system; Spark plugs (which I replaced myself prior), wires; scan computer and record any error codes. Load test battery, check terminal connections; test coolant, check hoses and rad. cap, check drive belts."
"Oil and filter change. Clean any oil residue from engine and surrounding areas. Check all other fluids. Check tire pressure and wear. Check bulbs. Lubricate all hinges and latches. Check front suspension and drive axles. (I provided oil/filter)."
"Flush brake system. Flush old fluid through system with clean fluid from master cylinder to bleed points on all corners."
"Remove timing belt and water pump, alternator and A/C belts (which I provided all of). Replace all with parts and gaskets (provided by me). Clean area of any residue."
"Adjust valves and replace gaskets (Provided by me) and PCV valve (me)"
"Remove lower radiator hose (I couldn't get to it, prior to replacing my upper hose, provided hose) and replace."
All of this labor cost me $1150 and was very well worth it, as my car is essentially new now. I'd say parts for everything was probably around $200 because I got them all at discount on the web (all parts Genuine Honda except Gates timing belt). Car had 87k on it when it went in. Mechanic says nothing loose in suspension and the shocks/struts are fine for another 30k. Everything works and no leaks anywhere, including cam/crank seals. I plan on running this Civic to 200k at the least.
This is what was done by them per the invoice:
" Check all fluid levels, condition, and leakage. Check condition of tires. Check drive axels and suspension components. Remove wheels and check brake assemblies. Check all light bulbs. Check ignition system; Spark plugs (which I replaced myself prior), wires; scan computer and record any error codes. Load test battery, check terminal connections; test coolant, check hoses and rad. cap, check drive belts."
"Oil and filter change. Clean any oil residue from engine and surrounding areas. Check all other fluids. Check tire pressure and wear. Check bulbs. Lubricate all hinges and latches. Check front suspension and drive axles. (I provided oil/filter)."
"Flush brake system. Flush old fluid through system with clean fluid from master cylinder to bleed points on all corners."
"Remove timing belt and water pump, alternator and A/C belts (which I provided all of). Replace all with parts and gaskets (provided by me). Clean area of any residue."
"Adjust valves and replace gaskets (Provided by me) and PCV valve (me)"
"Remove lower radiator hose (I couldn't get to it, prior to replacing my upper hose, provided hose) and replace."
All of this labor cost me $1150 and was very well worth it, as my car is essentially new now. I'd say parts for everything was probably around $200 because I got them all at discount on the web (all parts Genuine Honda except Gates timing belt). Car had 87k on it when it went in. Mechanic says nothing loose in suspension and the shocks/struts are fine for another 30k. Everything works and no leaks anywhere, including cam/crank seals. I plan on running this Civic to 200k at the least.
