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bulletproof · ** Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 102 Location: Stroud

My recently aquired trooper has done 63k and, to the previous owners knowledge, has never hads it cam belt replaced.

I was going to attempt this myself but my mechanical knowledge borders on the basic. Having read some related posts it sounds scarrier the more I read. Could I realistically tackle this myself with no specialist tools or am I better off slipping my realiable mechanic some cash in hand? Confused

Any opinions welcomed...

Nat
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mutlley · ***** Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 553

best left to someone who knows what they are doing. the pullys need to be held in place with a special tool, if you get the timing out just a little bit, it could do alot of damage. it shouldnt cost more than £250, and you want a service in with that as well.

bulletproof · ** Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 102 Location: Stroud

Wow! £250!! assume you are talking belt and FS? I was just thinking of the belt (£20 - Millners) and a couple hours labour charge... £60 or thereabouts.
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dxmedia · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 21:01 Post subject:

It's not difficult - just DON'T get it wrong Wink

I've you've never done one before, take it to a mechanic and ask if you can watch?
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bulletproof · ** Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 102 Location: Stroud

Thanks for the advice fellas. I think I'll take it to my mechanic and have a look over his shoulder. The consequences of getting it wrong dont bare thinking about.
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Scotty K · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 17:55 Post subject: Service Costs

Just had mine done today at a main dealer. £450 for the service and cambelt - and that was the same at all dealers within a 150 mile radius of me. Cheapest independent I found was £350, but I paid the extra to keep the Isuzu service history intact. I called around a lot, and a lot of local independent specialists wanted even more than the main dealer. Unfortunately during the service they changed the front pads as well as they told my wife they were "nearly dangerous" Evil or Very Mad

and stung me another £160 for a straightforward service item that costs £16 from Milners, and they also tried to get the back box done for £520 because it was vibrating and would need changing "soon". Thankfully she said no to that!

eithan h · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 23:19 Post subject:

how about this main dealer 3.1 cambelt change only £180

bulletproof · ** Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 102 Location: Stroud

At these prices it really does make you think hard whether it really is worth having that stamp.

The labour can be no more than 2 hours tops for a cambelt. The belt is £18 from Milners. ??????? Shocked

Where is the justification in that price?
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eithan h · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:39 Post subject:

2 hrs labour at say between £60 - £70 the belt itself is obviously slightly more than milners but then you also get a 3yr or 60,000 mile warranty with it so all in i know what i would rather have

bulletproof · ** Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 102 Location: Stroud

Thats is true. Gives you piece of mind.

I'm just a tight git s'pose!
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Hobbynut · ** Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 97 Location: Hull..E Yorks

Is the 3 year warranty just the normal one that guarantees the belt for 3 years, but doesn't cover all the other damage that belt failure will cause
Cheers
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rg · **** Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 356

Folks,

Just contemplating this myself, having done a Pug 405 diesel a couple of times.

Is the locking just down to bolts, or something more tricky? There is mention of a "special tool" above.

I have the CD manual, but just wanted some initial feedback from folks who get their fingernails dirty.

r

madmike · ** Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 68 Location: Sheffield

I agree with Dxmedia.

Cam belts on any vehicle can be a sod. and most modern cars you need special tools.

start with small jobs and slowly build up. Very Happy

rg · **** Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 356

My other car is a Citroen XM. No job is a "small job"! Smile

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