i have already been quoted £180 for the job which i think is high.by the way it is a 16v not an 8v thanks for your help
2007-05-25 09:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by Chris C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
call around for the lowest estimate
2007-05-25 09:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by smokey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say, £180 is not really excessive for a timing belt change. In the US, the cost for a timing belt for most cars typically runs about $250-$300. With 16V, you've got dual overhead cams.
It's not the timing belt itself that is expensive, $20 or about £10. It's the labor costs. Typically timing belts are not an easy part to get to and it takes quite a bit of time to get to it and replace it.
If you're dissatisfied with the initial quote, get another one.
2007-05-25 16:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
on the vectra you must have a cambelt kit as the plastic rollers or the tensioner is the usual culprit when the belts snap.
expect to pay around 140 plus vat.
if someone wants to work for nothing and do it cheaper then let them.
check the water pump while its stripped down.
2007-05-27 16:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by chunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my 2001 2.2 SRI vectras cam belt changed about 2 years ago and it cost about £130 at a main dealer.
so with inflation that none gone up to much since then.
I now have Renault.
2007-05-25 16:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Just for Laughs 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
book time is 1.5 hours the belt itself will be around 35 pound but have the people quoted for a cam belt kit witch includes new tentioners as 180.00 is a little steep i would do it for about 90.00 belt only
2007-05-26 01:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋