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[Lizzie_Zoom]

I contacted the Vx dealer, who had serviced my 2000 Omega 2.5 CDX for the previous owners, to check that they really had replaced the cam belt as stated in the Service book 23K miles ago.

Thank goodness they confirmed they had, so whilst on the phone I ran through what I plan to do soon engine wise, asking them for an estimate of the cost if they did the work.

For a full major service including,
        all air, oil and pollen filters changed,
        oil breathers fully cleaned,
        new cam gaskets, then
        full cam belt kit fitted, with
        new water pump and
        thermostate,

=  £850!!!

I then explained that I held a TC, so they stated that I could buy the parts discounted and they would provide the labour which would give a little reduction on the £850 estimate!

So, I think despite having a bit of reluctance about it, yet again in my life I will risk damaging my nails, put on my overalls, get my Haines Manual and OOF Cam changing DVD (to be purchased) at the ready and get stuck in!!

Will be going to the Vx dealer who also recognises my TC this week to order my shopping list of parts! 8-) 8-) 8-)

£850 indeed!!!!!

I have now reminded myself as to why I have been doing all the work myself since my Company or ex stopped paying the bills!!

May very well join a cam belt party at some stage and then go to the WIM outfit!! 8-) 8-)
        

[STMO123]

£850, although it sounds steep, is about right for that amount of work I think. My local indie garage now charges £80+VAT (£94) an hour for labour, and those jobs are quite labour intensive. I am not saying that is a cheap price, just that it's not that much dearer than a non-Vx garage would charge.

[cem_devecioglu]

I contacted the Vx dealer, who had serviced my 2000 Omega 2.5 CDX for the previous owners, to check that they really had replaced the cam belt as stated in the Service book 23K miles ago.

Thank goodness they confirmed they had, so whilst on the phone I ran through what I plan to do soon engine wise, asking them for an estimate of the cost if they did the work.

For a full major service including,
        all air, oil and pollen filters changed,
        oil breathers fully cleaned,
        new cam gaskets, then
        full cam belt kit fitted, with
        new water pump and
        thermostate,

=  £850!!!

I then explained that I held a TC, so they stated that I could buy the parts discounted and they would provide the labour which would give a little reduction on the £850 estimate!

So, I think despite having a bit of reluctance about it, yet again in my life I will risk damaging my nails, put on my overalls, get my Haines Manual and OOF Cam changing DVD (to be purchased) at the ready and get stuck in!!

Will be going to the Vx dealer who also recognises my TC this week to order my shopping list of parts! 8-) 8-) 8-)

£850 indeed!!!!!

I have now reminded myself as to why I have been doing all the work myself since my Company or ex stopped paying the bills!!

May very well join a cam belt party at some stage and then go to the WIM outfit!! 8-) 8-)
        

You can do Lizzie

[Lizzie_Zoom]

£850, although it sounds steep, is about right for that amount of work I think. My local indie garage now charges £80+VAT (£94) an hour for labour, and those jobs are quite labour intensive. I am not saying that is a cheap price, just that it's not that much dearer than a non-Vx garage would charge.

Thanks, but I am just so tight when it comes to paying other people to do jobs I can do!!  

For that money I think of all the lovely things I can buy for my wardrobe, well 3 actually!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I contacted the Vx dealer, who had serviced my 2000 Omega 2.5 CDX for the previous owners, to check that they really had replaced the cam belt as stated in the Service book 23K miles ago.

Thank goodness they confirmed they had, so whilst on the phone I ran through what I plan to do soon engine wise, asking them for an estimate of the cost if they did the work.

For a full major service including,
        all air, oil and pollen filters changed,
        oil breathers fully cleaned,
        new cam gaskets, then
        full cam belt kit fitted, with
        new water pump and
        thermostate,

=  £850!!!

I then explained that I held a TC, so they stated that I could buy the parts discounted and they would provide the labour which would give a little reduction on the £850 estimate!

So, I think despite having a bit of reluctance about it, yet again in my life I will risk damaging my nails, put on my overalls, get my Haines Manual and OOF Cam changing DVD (to be purchased) at the ready and get stuck in!!

Will be going to the Vx dealer who also recognises my TC this week to order my shopping list of parts! 8-) 8-) 8-)

£850 indeed!!!!!

I have now reminded myself as to why I have been doing all the work myself since my Company or ex stopped paying the bills!!

May very well join a cam belt party at some stage and then go to the WIM outfit!! 8-) 8-)
        

A sense of humour is a wonderful thing Lizzie.....Good on you for having a go your self.........at your time of life.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

I contacted the Vx dealer, who had serviced my 2000 Omega 2.5 CDX for the previous owners, to check that they really had replaced the cam belt as stated in the Service book 23K miles ago.

Thank goodness they confirmed they had, so whilst on the phone I ran through what I plan to do soon engine wise, asking them for an estimate of the cost if they did the work.

For a full major service including,
        all air, oil and pollen filters changed,
        oil breathers fully cleaned,
        new cam gaskets, then
        full cam belt kit fitted, with
        new water pump and
        thermostate,

=  £850!!!

I then explained that I held a TC, so they stated that I could buy the parts discounted and they would provide the labour which would give a little reduction on the £850 estimate!

So, I think despite having a bit of reluctance about it, yet again in my life I will risk damaging my nails, put on my overalls, get my Haines Manual and OOF Cam changing DVD (to be purchased) at the ready and get stuck in!!

Will be going to the Vx dealer who also recognises my TC this week to order my shopping list of parts! 8-) 8-) 8-)

£850 indeed!!!!!

I have now reminded myself as to why I have been doing all the work myself since my Company or ex stopped paying the bills!!

May very well join a cam belt party at some stage and then go to the WIM outfit!! 8-) 8-)
        

You can do Lizzie

Thanks Cem for your vote of confidence, and I think I can!!

[TheBoy]

i recommend the oof v6 cambelt dvd

[Lizzie_Zoom]

I contacted the Vx dealer, who had serviced my 2000 Omega 2.5 CDX for the previous owners, to check that they really had replaced the cam belt as stated in the Service book 23K miles ago.

Thank goodness they confirmed they had, so whilst on the phone I ran through what I plan to do soon engine wise, asking them for an estimate of the cost if they did the work.

For a full major service including,
        all air, oil and pollen filters changed,
        oil breathers fully cleaned,
        new cam gaskets, then
        full cam belt kit fitted, with
        new water pump and
        thermostate,

=  £850!!!

I then explained that I held a TC, so they stated that I could buy the parts discounted and they would provide the labour which would give a little reduction on the £850 estimate!

So, I think despite having a bit of reluctance about it, yet again in my life I will risk damaging my nails, put on my overalls, get my Haines Manual and OOF Cam changing DVD (to be purchased) at the ready and get stuck in!!

Will be going to the Vx dealer who also recognises my TC this week to order my shopping list of parts! 8-) 8-) 8-)

£850 indeed!!!!!

I have now reminded myself as to why I have been doing all the work myself since my Company or ex stopped paying the bills!!

May very well join a cam belt party at some stage and then go to the WIM outfit!! 8-) 8-)
        

A sense of humour is a wonderful thing Lizzie.....Good on you for having a go your self.........at your time of life.

Yep Optimist, I learnt that you needed one of those a long time ago with car maintenance when a garage told me as a 17 year old how much they would charge to replace the valves on my A40.

Cannot remember the price exactly but it was well over two months wages; so I did the job myself!!

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It's amazing just how a quote from your local vx dealer can inspire you to don your overalls!  

It took a quote of just under a grand to wake me up. I'm actually enjoying some of the work as I know that it is done properly.  

[Pete Elite]

  Comes to something when it's cheaper or best to buy another car rather than do routine maintenance .

[Lizzie_Zoom]

i recommend the oof v6 cambelt dvd

Thanks TB I am definately going to buy that as I have never replaced a cam belt on a V6 before so I believe I am going to need it!!