I got some time on my hands now that school is over with. My timing belt needs to be changed ASAP along with my water pump. Should I do it or screw it and take it to a shop. I read in my manual on how to do it but never did it.
since u got the time try to do it urself. it shouldnt be that hard. try to get someone who did it before to help u. its a good time to learn something. unless ur really lazy then take it to the shop.
Its not really a bad job, just takes a lot of time. Both things are in the same spot and need to have the same things taken off to do, so I say do it. Guys at shops are retards anyway, they dont know your car inside and out and dont care to do a perfect job like you would (its your own car you probably dont want to screw it up). Plus you will learn a ton and save money. But please if you have no experience with cars get someone who does to help you otherwise you will get frusturated (sp) and that sucks.
Ben