turbo belt change

[DavidL]

Somehow its 4 years since my belts were changed last so what's the going rate?

 

[DC911SC]

I just bought all the bits my self from zims in America, the parts cost £390 inc duty and shipping for

Gates belts x 2 - balance and cam
Conti Aux belts x 2
Large thermostat
Small thermostat
Water pump
Fitting kit
New turbo wp elbox
Water pump gasket
Rollers / tensioners x 4

That lot then cost about £200 in labour

Reckon getting the parts from America saved over £100 + any rebate on the water pump I get back, that price is assuming you can buy the Euro car parts wpump for £240.

If you go to Porsche that parts with discount were pushing £800!

Having said all that you might not need a waterpump?!

 

[924nutter]

another 12 months is the first thing.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

another 12 months is the first thing.

??

Four years is the maximum under any circumatances!

 

[DavidL]

Have to admit I was working on 4 years tops. Water pump was done last time so that's fine.

 

[Hilux]

Cant go wrong with Gates

 

[ChasR]

ORIGINAL: 924nutter

another 12 months is the first thing.

This is what I was told as well. My S2 when I changed the engine was still on 5 year old belts, but they were soaked (and I do mean drenched) in engine oil.

Gates are fine, although I would also look to Dayco belts as well .