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[omegaaaa]

My cambelt has about 9000 miles to go before it needs to be changed.

My local garage wont touch it because they havent got a cam locking tool.

So its off to a local VX dealer as I'm not attempting this job myself!!

Anyone had one done by a Vauxhall dealership? If so how much would it cost? I'm guessing around £250

Is it best to use a genuine Vauxhall one or would a pattern kit suffice? I might try phoning a few other local garages to see who can do it........

[Entwood]

Put your location in your profile .. someone near you might have one they can loan out ....  

[omegaaaa]

Put your location in your profile .. someone near you might have one they can loan out ....  

I live in Shropshire...but to be honest there is NO WAY I would try and change my own cambelt!!

Opening a can of Heinz beans and sausages is a challenge for me

[cbs2]

Don't get a dealer to do it m8
You'll get a half arsed job, your timing will still be out & you'll be £300 odd down.

Spend 3 quid on the dvd, 15 quid on a locking kit hire & about 100 quid on cambelt kit & water pump.

Thats wot I did, and I'm a bit "technically challenged". At least I think thats what it said on my school report

[ians]

I suspect you are looking at 350 - 400 quid at a stealer.

Personally I wouldnt suggest you do it yourself unless you are reasonalbly confident, have help or can do without the car for a period if you hit snags and need advice.

Is JamesV6CDX still doing mobile servicing?  Is so I think he is your best bet