DIY Cam belt change

[CUPRACAR]

Yes I have done a search but I can’t find what I need.

I’m looking for a comprehensive guide on changing the timing belt on an LCR.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[kez]

here you go

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2840728

 

[andyj]

got a load of links at work, will post them up tomorrow

something I've been researching myself!

The cheapest parts is the Ultimate ECS Kit available from Awesome Gti for £175.

SEAT main dealer parts come in at £250.

 

[andyj]

here's a link that was posted in a similair thread on CGti last week:

http://www.amp82.co.uk/tt/timingbelt/

 

[goble]

Yes I have done a search but I can’t find what I need.

I’m looking for a comprehensive guide on changing the timing belt on an LCR.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

and change the water pump at the sametime.

 

[andyj]

the waterpump with brass impellor comes in the ECS kit

 

[allh2k]

We like lots ov pics!!! to help us less confident ppl (I know its a diff car)

 

[CUPRACAR]

Thanks for the replies guys, good links with lots of useful info.

A couple nights of study and I should be confident enough to do the job.

 

[andyj]

I've been meaning to do mine for ages !!!!

Some threads on VW Vortex make it sound like rocket science... 10hour job etc....

others make it sound like a doddle !!!

 

[kez]

i pussied out, and got Awesome to fit it. think it was 4 hrs labour

 

[andycupra]

so what was the cost in the end, - parts and labour?

 

[andycupra]

got a load of links at work, will post them up tomorrow

something I've been researching myself!

The cheapest parts is the Ultimate ECS Kit available from Awesome Gti for £175.

SEAT main dealer parts come in at £250.

whats in these kits?
a cam belt change at a dealer is around £240. So i presume these kits include alot of other parts!?

 

[DPJ]

I did it using the Vortex guide and the ECS kit. I found the engine mount far easier to remove than they were making out.

 

[andyj]

a cam belt change at a dealer is around £240.

I'd love to know which dealer you got that quote from mate......

My local dealer has quoted me £225 for the parts (inc water pump) and approx £300 labour to fit.

Local independant (C&R Enterprises in Nottingham) quoted me £450+ (inc water pump)

 

[andyj]

I did it using the Vortex guide and the ECS kit. I found the engine mount far easier to remove than they were making out.

That's good to know

Might get off my arse and do mine soon!!!

 

[kez]

so what was the cost in the end, - parts and labour?

probably about £350 - £400

it'd be cheaper to do yourself, but i bottled it

the kit includes everything you need (except coolant)

also, Awesome aren't the cheapest labour-wise, but i trust them

 

[Stan 24v]

My local specialist do it for £250 all in, including water pump. Be careful that those prices above dont also include a service. If I have a 60k service at the same time then indeed it does come to around £400-450

 

[OFI]

a cam belt change at a dealer is around £240.

LOL, i've been ringing round for a few days, dealer wants £340 another local vw audi place want the same, a local garage wants £404 I even tried my parents local audi dealer in west wales, £406.

And no that wasn't including a service..

 

[Stan 24v]

You need to find a specialist mate

 

[OFI]

What on earth do you mean by a specialist, I would hope they are all a 'specialist'

I can't understand why anyone would do a cambelt for £75 if the parts come to £175 and you know someone who will do it for £250, they must be mad. Therefore do they like to travel?