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timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 7:47 pm
by holly079782
Hi All, I had my timing belt replaced today at a cost of £240. Does this price seem right? or is it too high?
I was told that there are two belts that need replacing on a mk4 golf petrol engine 1.6 2003.
Any thoughts/advice on this will be greatly received
Re: timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:43 pm
by pacerpete
If it has been done PROPERLY with tensioner and waterpump replaced, that sounds reasonable.
Re: timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:57 pm
by holly079782
Hello, Thanks for the reply..... There was no mention of a new tensioner and water pump? I'm sure they would have told me if they had? who knows!
Re: timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:19 pm
by ross_jsy
Ask for a breakdown of parts/time
Re: timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:27 pm
by capri_rob
That doesnt sound too bad if its just the belt & tensioners and they have used quality bits.
I wouldnt expect a £240 cambelt change done by a garage to include changing the waterpump though pete.
We all know what the bits are likely to cost but a £50+ p/h labour rate is most of your bill.
Re: timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:56 pm
by holly079782
ok, thank you to all who have replied, you have been very helpfull
Re: timing belt mk4 golf
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:14 am
by maxfield
As a guide, the last cambelt I did was on a vauxhall astra I charged £250.
That included cambelt kit, water pump, anti freeze, auxilary belt and labour.