Timming Belt replacement, a DIY proyect?

[Quick Silver]

My car is now at 88,855 miles and acording to what I've heard its time to replace the Timming belt.

How difficult is this procedure?
should it be done by a professional shop or is it something that can be easily done?
if so what parts and tools would I need?

all experiences and input on this topic anyone?

[OdiedogCX]

http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/timingbelt/tbelt.php

[raymond_f]

Pay someone to do it. It will be a pain unless you know what you are doing. Just pay. I am an avid DIY'er but I will pay to have it changed.

[ALL C5]

If you are mechanicly challanged then do not attempt! but if you have an idea of how do work on your car. Then you can do it yourself.

Also since you are changing your timing belt you might as well change your water pump, its not that much more and you kill 2 birds with one stone.

[VTEC Dave]

Originally posted by TodaTeg
If you are mechanicly challanged then do not attempt! but if you have an idea of how do work on your car. Then you can do it yourself.

Also since you are changing your timing belt you might as well change your water pump, its not that much more and you kill 2 birds with one stone.

i agree.

But it woudl also be smart to replace all your drive belts (a/c, ps and alt belt) too sinceyou gotta take 'em off anyway. just put new ones on.

[rick2203]

its a pain in the ass unless u are somewhat mechanically inclined

[SFF900]

I would say if you were questioning your ability to do it enough to post this question you should probably leave it to a shop unless you know someone who would help/supervise you doing it...That is the BEST way to learn.

[GunNam]

if you have a helms or a howto and a free day, why not do it yourself... learning is a wonderful thing. You'll feel real good after you do it I think. It's one of those obstacles that I'm trying to get over too...