Is the installation of parts in banaue reliable?

**sano99** · March 28th, 2007 01:25 PM

hello newbie here,

I've gone to auto repair shop for an estimate regarding the worn out parts on my honda civic '97. I know the mechanic and trust him. He quoted the part needed to be replaced to a tune off 30K. This is because the shop that he works for is like a casa. Previously, this mechanic offers under the table "home service" but beecause of hectic schedule in the shop he can't accomodate me.
So, i went to banaue to canvass for parts and to my delight I got part way below the quoted price. Syempre, i consulted my freind mechanic if the parts i canvass is good. and he said its fine, basta ung mga importanteng parts like timing belt, and the likes are orig. The auto shops there at banaue also offers installation of the parts? Is this a wise move? Kailangan ko lang kasi mapagawa na to kasi gamitin namin sa holy week and i don't want to use this without fixing the problem. And also, medyo higpit din ako sa budget.
pls help.

**the_wildthing** · March 29th, 2007 03:02 AM

It would be helpful to know which parts need to be installed/replaced. Yung mga bolt-on or anything straightforward, ok lang, but if you have something that needs to be adjusted after installation or something that needs proper torque I'd go with a trusted mechanic.

**alwayz_yummy** · March 29th, 2007 09:10 AM

yup. tip > timing belts and fan need not be branded, ako i use gates(US) or contitech(germany) belts...1/4-1/2 the price, same din ang palitan(every 3-5 years(45T-60T kms).(example 2c-turbo timing belt toyota orig:1700, bili ko ng contitech t. belt: 500, sa maxima ko, gates t. belt costs something like 300, ang nissan orig parang 1200..)

basta pag nagkanvass ka, kahit local pa yang sasakyan mo, dalhin mo ang sample..dun ka makakamura. at kung sa fanbelts, basta yung grooved bilhin mo wag yung solid v-belt..for me mas ok kapit ng grooved v belt kaysa sa solid v-belt...

sa bearing, dapat KOYO ang brand, NSK ang next. yan ang brands kong trusted na pamalit sa "branded casa" sa united bearings ako namimili ng bearings para sure akong di fake..may timing belts din dun.

and ung mechanic mo bayaran mo nalang labor nya, ganito kami dito sa bahay,e.....pag siya pa pinakanvass mo, may patong yan kahit konti (aminin na natin)

kung sa banawe ka papagawa, dun ka sa may pwesto, WAG NA WAG KA PAPAGAWA SA MGA FREELANCERS NA GINAGAWANG TALYER ANG KALYE/SIDE STREETS! baka manakawan ka pa ng piyesa(dami din lumalapit na UZI(seros), at kung nagka problema, may babalikan ka-->back-job.. at ang mahalaga, may resibong legal ka...

kaya kung papagawa mo lang din sa banawe-freelancers, dun ka na sa tiwala at kilala mo...

**sano99** · March 29th, 2007 12:33 PM

thanks po sa mga reply. actually eto mga papalitan ko:

timing belt
stab link
tensioner bearing
tie rod
tie rod bar
steering boot
idler bearing
trailing arm bushing
axle oil seal
crankcase gasket
oil pump o ring
oil seal

**1997** · March 29th, 2007 06:05 PM

timing belt always buy the Original... Kung timing belt bring it to a trusted shop... Kasama sapat sa T.Belt ang crank shaft oil seal, cam shaft oil seal, Bearing and water pump... yung suspension ok lang sa banawe pakabit... but may mga shop na mura din maningil same as banawe.....

**sano99** · March 29th, 2007 08:51 PM

how would you know if the timing belt is original? ano ba ang brand ng timing belt for honda?

**Si 06** · March 29th, 2007 09:27 PM

Avoid Banawe for repairs or whatever besides buying parts. I had my pajero tinted at perfect circle(loob na yon) nawala pa ung mga rubber stoppers sa doors tapos may lumapit sa aking selling the stoppers at 600 ea na alam ko naman na galing sa akin. may "baon" ako pero just let it go lalaki lang problem just because of rubber stoppers. Si Grace Tan pinutukan yung nagnakaw ng sidemirrors ng pajero nya sa Araneta ave. Better go to a shop you know avoid the area as much as possible. I lived in that area for 30yrs laki ng pinagbago.
If you live in las pinas paranaque alabang area try Martins at the ATC no fake parts kahit replacement lang.

**sano99** · March 29th, 2007 10:12 PM

caution well noted. thanks po

**speedyfix** · April 5th, 2007 12:05 AM

the biggest problem you will have is:
1. the quality of the work
2. the warranty for the work done.

wala ka habol sa tabi tabi na mechanic.

**OTEP** · April 5th, 2007 12:11 AM

yup. tip > timing belts and fan need not be branded, ako i use gates(US) or contitech(germany) belts...

Branded naman ang Gates at Contitech. Hindi sila OEM/Original but they are a reputable brand.

Mahirap magpagawa sa Banawe kung mechanical works ang usapan. Ok lang dun bumili ng accessories, etc. If wala ka talagang kilalang mechanic, try mo kay speedyfix or other mechanics recommended dito sa forums. Mechanic ko kasi pinupuntahan ko lang sa bahay niya. hehehe. Ang alam ko lang na medyo ok na shop sa Banawe ay Motorcraft pero mahal ang parts at labor sa kanila.

Madami talaga 'pumipitik' sa Banawe kaya nung nagpatint ko ng Starex naka-lock lahat ng pinto. Binubuksan lang kung may gagalawin yung installer then lock ulit kung sa ibang lugar na gagawa. Nagsama pa ko ng isa pang tao na walang ibang gagawin kundi titigan lang yung sasakyan habang ginagawa.