Cambelt Change - how much?

[HJM]

We have just had a quote locally for the VR4's second cambelt change, but what is a good price?

I did search but not many prices are given for just a belt change, so any advice will be gratefully received :2thumbsup

cheers,


J :happy:

[Paul Beazer]

I think that given there's quite a bit of buggering about to get at it, you're talking in the region of 300 smackeroonies all in.

[Nutter_John]

I think when I had it done a few months back it cost me around 900 with a full service - takes about 6 hours and is a pain in the bum to fit

[n13l pm]

i had a quote last week for a cam belt from my local main dealer (humming bird) for £245 plus VAT so about £300 is correct.

[Kieran]

No idea on quotes, but my experience with the alternator (as PSB will confirm) suggests it's within DIY territory if you can lock up the cam sprockets.

I know we're as likely to see Heath with a set of spanners as we are seeing hell freeze over - but it might be worth bearing in mind if you get silly quotes for labour.

[KiwiTT]

It is normally associated with a "D" service.

Belts, Water Pump, Spark Plugs, AYC etc.

[HJM]

Cheers, everyone.

So looks like our quote of £275 all in is pretty reasonable then.


J :happy:

[richy rich]

Cheers, everyone.

So looks like our quote of £275 all in is pretty reasonable then.


J :happy:
hi jane yes it is but be prepared for an extra £50/60 for water pump..

[Kieran]

hi jane yes it is but be prepared for an extra £50/60 for water pump..

Which is a very worthwhile idea whilst the cambelt is off - siezed pumps are good at stripping cambelt teeth!

[Jimbo]

hi jane yes it is but be prepared for an extra £50/60 for water pump..

Yep, and worth doing regardless imo, and pos even cambelt tensioners as well.

[richy rich]

Yep, and worth doing regardless imo, and pos even cambelt tensioners as well.
yep is it a cambelt kit or just cambelt

i had the cambelt kit changed and w/pump for £300 but that was done by my mates and before wrd

[HJM]

yep is it a cambelt kit or just cambelt

Mm, don't know the answer to that - will find out.

Cheers guys :2thumbsup


J