Planning on getting my 2000 Civic (D16Y7) w/ 72k miles serviced.
I know that the water pump and tensioner needs to be serviced but what other seals/gaskets or other parts should also be replaced when doing this job?

Also, where is the best place to get factory OEM parts?
I’ve seen places on ebay that sells kits and prices seem reasonable but was just wondering.

Thanks in advance

 

Might as well replace all your drive belt and check/replace your front seal if it show sign of leak.

 

At 72,000 miles don't mess with the seals unless they are leaking. Do put a complete set of belts on.

 

Any one know of a good online place to order timing kits?
Is it a must that the parts should be all OEM honda parts?

Also, is the water pump and tensioner absolutely necessary to replace at the time of the T-Belt change?
They bring the price up ($100+) quite a bit when replacing.

 

Do everything. I did my timing belt only one year and then had to go back the next year and put in a water pump and tensioner. Get the belt OEM from honda but the tensioner can be had at autozone for cheaper and it works just fine for me.

 

Having second thoughts on even doing the job entirely.
Most threads I read most people get around 100K and up on there belts before replacing.
With an average age of 8-12 years old.

My ride only has 72k and is 11 years old.
So I'm debating on just holding out till it hits the 90k mark.

BTW: I had a 98 accord with 100k miles and belt lasted fine and finally changed at 12 years old.

What do you guys think??
Is the age really an important factor?

PS. I live in the pacific northwest where the climate is pretty mild. No extreme Hot/Cold weather.

 

You should still change it. The belt is still old. You would kick yourself if the belt snapped and trashed the engine in a few thousand miles.

Timely maintenance is an insurance policy.

Try Majestic Honda for OEM parts: Majestic Honda - The Internet's #1 Honda Automotive Parts Store

 

Doing the labor yourself, just change the belt. With the belt off, spin the pump and tensioner by hand to make sure the bearings are still quiet and tight, and if so just keep using the old ones. If you notice trouble (noise) from them later you can go back in and replace them.

Replacing the whole set pre-emptively makes sense when it would be another $250 labor to go back later.