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Brian T

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Timing Belt Change
« on: 08 June 2007, 13:23:01 »
I know this is a bit general and depends on garage and location etc, but what would do you guys think is a reasonable amount to pay to have a timing belt changed? the cars coming up for 80,000 on the clock and could probably do with a new one. I've not asked for a quote in a garage yet I just want to know how to react when the mechanic draws his breath in over his teeth!
I know all the pit falls of not having it done, I'm just wary of garages that tell you, you need a new everything else as well....god I'm getting cynical in my old age.
It's a 2.2cd est Auto (x reg)
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Re: Timing Belt Change
« Reply #1 on: 08 June 2007, 13:30:25 »
Well as it is the 4 pot, it is both very easy and relatively quick to do.
They MUST replace the water pump also as this is driven off the cam belt on the 4 cylinder engines.

Expect around 1.5-2.0 hrs labour for the job.

Oh and make sure the complete kit is replaced, not just the belt. :)
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Re: Timing Belt Change
« Reply #2 on: 08 June 2007, 13:31:35 »
Its about a 1 hour 20 min job with the water pump.....plus about 150 for parts retail.....so 230 ish tops...

And its dead easy on the 4 pots.
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Re: Timing Belt Change
« Reply #3 on: 08 June 2007, 14:20:45 »
Autovaux prices

Cambelt kit  £62.85 +VAT  genuine vaux part    belt tensioner and rollers
Aux belt         £11.95 + VAT
postage - next day delivery  £4.95

Didn't get a water pump as only changed 15 months ago  - about £25

Labour     fitted by asautocare   £60 +VAT

h**l of a site cheaper than you know who



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