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[Omega_MV6]

The cambelt on my 2000 MV6 is due for changing shortly. I've called a few of Vauxhall dealers, and the average price for the job seems to be around the £350 mark (One stealership quoted £440  :-?)

I was wondering if anybody knows of any good non main dealer Vauxhall 'specialists' in the Midlands area that will do a good job for less cash? Or any other ways of reducing that bill  

I'm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch if this helps.

[TheBoy]

The cambelt on my 2000 MV6 is due for changing shortly. I've called a few of Vauxhall dealers, and the average price for the job seems to be around the £350 mark (One stealership quoted £440  :-?)

I was wondering if anybody knows of any good non main dealer Vauxhall 'specialists' in the Midlands area that will do a good job for less cash? Or any other ways of reducing that bill  

I'm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch if this helps.

Buy the DVD (£3), and do it yourself for about £100. Worth doing waterpump at same time if you don't know its history (£25 + £10 for antifreeze).  (TC prices quoted. Lots of peeps near you can get you TC prices )

[Omega_MV6]

Having never done a cambelt change in my life, and this being my only car and in daily use, I feel it may be easier to pay for it to be changed for me   :-/

[Admin]

Honestly the cambelt is easy. Buy the DVD, £3, you have nothing to lose, and watch it.
If you still don't feel comfortable, one of us can sort it for you.

You will need the following though (all at TC prices):

1 cambelt kit.        £100
1 water pump.         £25
1x 5l anti freeze        £9
1 Aux belt (optional) £20

Check condition of aux belt, if there is any sign of wear/crazing then change it for peace of mind.

I have TC, PM me if you want the bits.

[PxMetro]

Honestly the cambelt is easy. Buy the DVD, £3, you have nothing to lose, and watch it.
If you still don't feel comfortable, one of us can sort it for you.

You will need the following though (all at TC prices):

1 cambelt kit.        £100
1 water pump.         £25
1x 5l anti freeze        £9
1 Aux belt (optional) £20

Check condition of aux belt, if there is any sign of wear/crazing then change it for peace of mind.

I have TC, PM me if you want the bits.

I changed my cam belt this last weekend having never changed one before. Also changed the coolant pump and Aux belt at the same time. The above advice is sound. Check out the DVD first, make sure you have the right tools, and take your time!  

[Omega_MV6]

Honestly the cambelt is easy. Buy the DVD, £3, you have nothing to lose, and watch it.
If you still don't feel comfortable, one of us can sort it for you.

You will need the following though (all at TC prices):

1 cambelt kit.        £100
1 water pump.         £25
1x 5l anti freeze        £9
1 Aux belt (optional) £20

Check condition of aux belt, if there is any sign of wear/crazing then change it for peace of mind.

I have TC, PM me if you want the bits.

PM sent laidback  

[Markjay]

Honestly the cambelt is easy. Buy the DVD, £3, you have nothing to lose, and watch it.
If you still don't feel comfortable, one of us can sort it for you.

You will need the following though (all at TC prices):

1 cambelt kit.        £100
1 water pump.         £25
1x 5l anti freeze        £9
1 Aux belt (optional) £20

Check condition of aux belt, if there is any sign of wear/crazing then change it for peace of mind.

I have TC, PM me if you want the bits.

...unless, like me, you buy new every seal and gasket along the way.... then it gets pricey...  

[Marks DTM Calib]

I would do it for you but, I'm a bit busy for a few weeks at the mo.....and only half an hour away....

[Bo Bo]

There's a bit of a get together in Newbury next Saturday, it's a bit of treck but they might be able to fit you in. Have a look in the meetings section (if you haven't already).