Hey Travis,
Here is an answer to your question: sorta
When you change the timing belt on that model of Honda you need to remove many parts in order to access the cam gear to get at the belt. And you have to remove a fair amount of surrounding components and covers in order to access enough of it to get the belt off and slung through its route on the side of your engine.
If you are a very methodical and organized person I would argue that its not a hard job, but it is a time consuming job. You don't need to lift the engine to get at everything you need so you don't need any crazy tools like an engine hoist.
Here is a link to a youtube video of a guy working on a non coup version of the same car.
Honda Civic 1 7L SOHC Timing Belt Tensioner Water Pump Replacement Part 1
Now as far as cost for something like this. The belt will be comparatively quite cheap. Usually quite a bit less that $100. But because you already have everything apart it might be worth replacing other parts while you are in there like the water pump. You would have to decide if you thought it was worth it to shell out the extra money for those parts while you are at it.
There are also some risks involved with a job like this. While this year of honda does have some electronic timing if you put the belt on and have moved the cam gear placement you could throw your engine timing off. This could mean something as simple as your engine running poorly or worst case it could seriously damage your engine.
If you like to learn and are patient and can afford to have your car apart for a few days then I would say find the right helms manual (or service manual) and work your way though it.
Not hard but needs experience and a work shop manual and money
the correct job is idler pulleys, hydraulic belt tensioner , belt , crank shaft seals and cam shaft seals takes around 4 hours to do and costs around $900.00 aud for the parts and labor anything less and you may be doing the job again in half the distance
SOURCE: 2003 Honda Civic -LX Timing belt
90000 Miles on the Timing Belt. Do not let this go! A timing belt failure can cause internal engine problems.
Should cost around 200 or so, depending upon your local labor rates.
Good Luck!
Brian
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Here is a DIY (Do It Yourself)
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/342311
Loosen the bottom 2 bolts that loosen the belts, take off both belts, put new belts on, tighten the belts to specifications. Done.
SOURCE: when to change timing belt on 2004 honda civic
Honda reccomends timing belt change at 100k. Most Honda dealers like you to change the belt at 90,000 miles (90k). some auto repair places will want to change the belt at 60k but that is not necessary (Note: if in a severe cold or hot climate like florida or canada you would change the belt before 90k or if the belt is over 7 years old.. Good luck:
I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gregory_8e6ba270263743ac
SOURCE: 1993 honda civic timing belt replacement d15b
Buy a Haynes manual (about $20) from an autostore; you're going to need it for this task
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I will suggest logging onto Autozone.com There you will be able to enter your Mk/model/year of car and view online Chilton's manuals for free. Good Luck
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