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By ChrisRyan
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Looks like my chain has at last stretched or the tensioner has had it - can't complain really at 183K.
Engine light came on when started this afternoon P0341 code along with a lot of rattle coming from the engine at any revs.

Looking at doing it myself after watching a very helpful video - it looks around £300 in parts including doing the guides at the same time.

Does anyone have a ball park figure that Honda or a specialist would be charging for the job from previous experiences?
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By ChrisRyan
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Near Bath/Bristol. For obvious reasons wouldn't want to take the car too far

Parts wise I was including all the gaskets, Hondabond and the crank tool which is something I haven't got to hand., as well as the tensioner, chain and full guides kit.

Any pointers on parts supply for genuine bits at that price?
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By ChrisRyan
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TEGIWA IMPORTS wrote:We'll beat JSP no problem!
Taking the three main components - guides, tensioner and chain - including postage for JSP and forum discount for yourselves its still around £30 more expensive that you gave me. I didn't include the 2 gaskets/o-rings and the Hondabond as I don't have their prices to hand from JSPs website.

Unless I have missed something fundamental?

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