Northamptonshire

[Myles]

Anyone in Northamptonshire who can do timing belt and water pump? A friend of mine is meant to do it but I need it done sooner rather than later. Got a few quotes from garages and they want silly money, cheapest so far is £270!!! May as well bend over now!!!

[Brutus-1965]

If you have a basic tool kit you can do the belt yourself by the slice and replace method. The hardest bit is getting the plastics off.

[AdamH]

£270 is not a bad quote..

A decent OE quality timing belt kit with water pump would be around £90-£120 (obviously there is cheaper out there but use at your own risk)

auto data quote 2.4 hours @ £40 - £60 (maybe more depending on the garage)


However as they are simple engines it is easy to do it yourself (there's a good sticky on here) just ensure you get the tension correct

[Myles]

Got a mate doing it for me now, I personally wouldn't try the belt myself not worth the hassle. Only costing me £180 now which isn't a bad saving.

[Bedford126]

Originally Posted by Myles

Got a mate doing it for me now, I personally wouldn't try the belt myself not worth the hassle. Only costing me £180 now which isn't a bad saving.

Depends what belt and water pump kit is being used, no matter what car I would only ever use o.e parts or gates.

[Gabbastard]

Ive had no problems using Valeo water pumps in the past.

Be prepared for the old pump to be rusted in place and need to get smashed out with a chisel lol