M40 cambelt change

[greentouring]

Can anyone give me an idea of the price I'm looking at for the labour and parts? Want to make sure I get a good price.

I've not changed it in 5 years although only covered 20,000 miles or so and now on 89,000. It was last done in the late 50s but a friend has told me after those years it's maybe perished..........I'm guessing it might be cheaper to change it than risk it breaking.

[berty]

i fitted mine myself, but bmw sold me a gates belt at £15 + tenisioner £15 and water pump about £40 up, i think u should replace this to while ur at it

[darkchild]

Age does affect the belt as well. I'd be changing a M40 belt and tensioners every 25K/4 years - whatever comes first.

[zimmerbimmer1]

Genuine Belt £21.73
2 roller pulleys recommended to change £39.53

[greentouring]

Thanks guys

[daimlerman]

There is a good pictoral guide available,probably now in the wiki,but a sensible DiY person can manage this..I did..