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jerry

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cambelt/tensioner costs?
« on: 22 May 2013, 18:51:55 »
With the miles piling on since I got the miggy and her last change done then, its time for the cambelt to be done so how much do you guys/girls think I should be paying? Thanks :y
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #1 on: 22 May 2013, 18:58:29 »
4 pot, V6?
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #2 on: 22 May 2013, 19:26:49 »
theres a genuine kit for sale in parts for sale. :y
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #3 on: 22 May 2013, 20:07:35 »
V6 kit ~£60 from buypartsby :y

They also supply 4 pot kits (dont know prices)

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/VAUXHALL/OMEGA/__/54/engine/belts-tensioners/timing-belt-kits/
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #4 on: 29 May 2013, 21:45:30 »
apologies for not responding sooner guys. Its a 2.5V6 , but its certainly not something I could do myself so just asking what the ballpark cost should be in your opinion to have the cambelt/tensioner done. Cheers
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #5 on: 30 May 2013, 11:35:43 »
Buy the dvd watch it a few times,you may change your mind and do it your self.sure somebody will help if they knew your location 8) 8) 8)
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #6 on: 30 May 2013, 18:31:30 »
Quote from: slowboy on 30 May 2013, 11:35:43
Buy the dvd watch it a few times,you may change your mind and do it your self.sure somebody will help if they knew your location 8) 8) 8)
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #7 on: 30 May 2013, 19:00:00 »
Quote from: jerry on 29 May 2013, 21:45:30
apologies for not responding sooner guys. Its a 2.5V6 , but its certainly not something I could do myself so just asking what the ballpark cost should be in your opinion to have the cambelt/tensioner done. Cheers


I had mine done at a Vx dealer.

A hefty £360 from memory.........but that did include the waterpump, too.

They originally quoted me something close to £500......but I pleaded poverty. :y


EDIT.......Sorry. Actually it came to £330.........£369.95 including the M.O.T. :y :y :y 
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #8 on: 31 May 2013, 06:55:06 »
cheers guys,
I was sort of hoping around the £250 mark  :-[. Oh well, will see what my usual garage can do it for. Something to save up for methinks...Problem with trying to do it myself-quite apart from mechanical ineptitude ;D-is lack of garage and lack of tools! Ive gained some confidence through doing bits and pieces myself but I think this job well beyond both comfort zone and abilities!
cheers for replies :y
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #9 on: 31 May 2013, 07:35:15 »
There are specialist mechanics on here who offer their services to members at good rates . The difference being  by using one of them you

know it has been done correctly.  HTH :y
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #10 on: 31 May 2013, 13:37:09 »
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 30 May 2013, 19:00:00

I had mine done at a Vx dealer.

A hefty £360 from memory.........but that did include the waterpump, too.

They originally quoted me something close to £500......but I pleaded poverty. :y

EDIT.......Sorry. Actually it came to £330.........£369.95 including the M.O.T. :y :y :y

Didn't know a overdue Cambelt and a Water Pump was an MOT fail, did they offer to do anything else for you.  ;D  ;)
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #11 on: 31 May 2013, 19:37:02 »
still no idea where the guy lives for people to help him out if needed
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #12 on: 31 May 2013, 20:32:16 »
Quote from: adey2 on 31 May 2013, 19:37:02
still no idea where the guy lives for people to help him out if needed
Quote from: jerry on 23 April 2013, 19:58:23
Wasnt St George Turkish? Maybe Cem can help? As for the whole church bell thing, where I am ,on the Norfolk coast ,there are loads of  really nice village churches which-I believe-are mostly Norman but sadly very few have bells which is a real pity. Guess the costs are just prohibitive. I couldnt believe it when I heard it on the news the other day that even Notre Damme had had to wait for so long before  Paris got her replica bells back
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #13 on: 31 May 2013, 20:48:38 »
I'm thinking I'll need mine done soon as well. Just turned 64k and the last one was done by Vx at 37k. Would I be safe enough leaving it to 70k or should I leave it to 75 and will I need to do the water pump as well??
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Re: cambelt/tensioner costs?
« Reply #14 on: 31 May 2013, 20:54:00 »
Quote from: horsecow on 31 May 2013, 20:48:38
I'm thinking I'll need mine done soon as well. Just turned 64k and the last one was done by Vx at 37k. Would I be safe enough leaving it to 70k or should I leave it to 75 and will I need to do the water pump as well??

Mileage is your call ... . but there are 24 valves & guides that are in danger of damage should your belt/tensioners fail  ::)  ::)  ::)

I'd leave the water pump on the basis that if it ain't broke ...... don't fix it (with a pattern pump) - your water pump is fan/aux belt driven, not cam belt driven like on a 4 pot car  ;)
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