Just bought a 3rd gen lude..now what?

[honda407]

Hey guys i just got my first prelude. Its a 1989 with 137,000 Miles. Standard. I plan on changing the air filter, motor oil, air filter and spark plugs. Is there anything else i should do? I am unsure of its history and i am affraid of the timing belt going. Anyone have any input on that? How much do they typically cost to have replaced? Also when i start it up the idle shoots up to 3,000 but then settles into below 1,00. I have seen that is pretty typical so at this point im not stressing about it too much. Thanks.

[Prelude13]

Hey nice pickup.

You've got a great fun car you'll never forget.

Check out the resource:
http://preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=1112

for some ideas.

[honda407]

Hey thanks a bunch. But one more thing, what does a typical timing belt replacement cost? I couldnt find that anywhere.

[Rory]

Well.. most of the time.. When Shops change the timing Belt. They want to change the water and oil pump also. To tell ya the truth. Its not that bad of a idea because when you take the timing belt of. The water and oil pump is right there and can be changes easily. But i dont know how much it will cost. Probably close to 500 - 700 bucks if you change the water and oil pump also.