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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegod on 11 August 2008, 14:34:37

Title: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: omegod on 11 August 2008, 14:34:37
Hi all, like most new v6 owners I was shitt*ng myself about the belt going,it had been done 39,000 ago and considered doing it myself but didnt have the time. I phoned round but most garages wouldnt touch it and those that would wanted £550-£600 just for belt and tensioner.

I managed to speak to a friendly VX tech who was happy to come to my house with the dealer kit and fit gen vx belt+ tensioner , idlers,water pump aux belt and fresh coolant for £320. Im happy with that!

When he removed the timing cover, horror of horrors dots of tippex on the pulleys, locking tool wouldnt fit either bank and he reckons it was 5 degrees out at least,  the tensioner was weeping grease big time too, basically im glad as hell I didnt wait any longer. The guy is based in North west and I could put people in touch if interested.
Title: Re: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: Dazzler on 11 August 2008, 14:43:36
Sounds quite a good deal with all the parts genuine too ;)
Title: Re: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 11 August 2008, 15:29:26
The parts for this on trade club come to about £140, so he's charged you £180 in labour for a 2 hour job - that's £90 an hour!!
Title: Re: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: Andy B on 11 August 2008, 15:45:54
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The parts for this on trade club come to about £140, so he's charged you £180 in labour for a 2 hour job - that's £90 an hour!!

Still ...... £320 for the complete job isn't too bad.
 :y
Title: Re: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: serek on 11 August 2008, 15:46:08
last suterday was changed cambelt on v6 take me and other man  4 hour but not for 90 £per hour
but 320£ sound ok not all people have trade card
Title: Re: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 11 August 2008, 19:50:29
I guess, given dealer rates, it's still reasonable :y
Title: Re: Had my belt done,good job too
Post by: Tony H on 11 August 2008, 19:56:09
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Hi all, like most new v6 owners I was shitt*ng myself about the belt going,it had been done 39,000 ago and considered doing it myself but didnt have the time. I phoned round but most garages wouldnt touch it and those that would wanted £550-£600 just for belt and tensioner.

I managed to speak to a friendly VX tech who was happy to come to my house with the dealer kit and fit gen vx belt+ tensioner , idlers,water pump aux belt and fresh coolant for £320. Im happy with that!

When he removed the timing cover, horror of horrors dots of tippex on the pulleys, locking tool wouldnt fit either bank and he reckons it was 5 degrees out at least,  the tensioner was weeping grease big time too, basically im glad as hell I didnt wait any longer. The guy is based in North west and I could put people in touch if interested.
 
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