Cambelt Change due

[hardyj]

Hi everyone.

Just would like to know an idea of cost before I call the dealer for a quote.

How much am I looking at for a cambelt change?
Car is at 71000k and will need doing sooner rather than later.

 

[-DT-]

Isn't the Cambelt at 60,000 Miles (96KKm (or 96Mm )) It's just an inspection at 70000K (about 40K miles)

 

[DPJ]

Isn't the Cambelt at 60,000 Miles (96KKm (or 96Mm )) It's just an inspection at 70000K (about 40K miles)

No, I think the official line was start inspecting at 60k miles and change by 120k miles.....

 

[jetsetjimbo]

I think Cambelt is about £250. While it's being done you might as well get a new (brass impeller) water pump fitted at the same time.

Most places will do the pump at cost on top of the cambelt change (about £20).

 

[-DT-]

I thought 40K was the big one (just had mine yesterday) so I presume 50K is just an inspection/ oil service?

 

[RobM]

I thought 40K was the big one (just had mine yesterday) so I presume 50K is just an inspection/ oil service?

I believe that's correct. My 40k is due in the next few months and that's definitely a big one so 50k should be an intermediate service.

 

[jetsetjimbo]

40k is plugs, wipers, all the filters, etc... I paid about £200 for that at an independant specialist.

50k is just a 10k.

I'm going to get the belt / tensioners / pump done between the 50 and 60k

Also don't forget the 2 yearly brake fluid change.

 

[jetsetjimbo]

Not sure what my car had a 40k. I bought it on 42k from a delaer with full SEAT history, but they serviced it before I picked it up. So god knows what they did. This is JCT 600 we are talking about.

Might just get a big service (probably do wipers myself ) at 50k and get the belt done/etc.

There is an indpendant VAG specialist in Leeds call IVC (I think)... might give them a try. Seem knowlegable on the phone.

The plugs should have been done in the 40k service and that should be indicated in the service book.

 

[jetsetjimbo]

It don't say fook all other than a stamp! I'll check tonight though. JCT should be able to tell me I suppose?

They should do....

 

[RobM]

If in doubt, get it serviced again by an independent. Might cost money but much cheaper than potential engine problems from a badly serviced car. Plus peace of mind that it's not going to die when you next floor it

 

[cmc]

I had my 40k done recently at an Arnold Clark. They informed me that the timing belt interval had been revised down to the sooner of 4 years and 40k miles. They quoted me £290 for it.

I got it done at a local garage for £150.

cmc

 

[RobM]

Well I've rung them and it seems they didn't service my car correctly. I'm mighty pissed off so I've posted this:

click me


Be grateful for your opinions.

You have been shafted, see my reply. They mis-advertised the car and sold it to you based on a lie.

 

[Nathanio]

Get several quotes (check with Seat and Skoda) and also some local independents

 

[scottR]

I had my 40k done recently at an Arnold Clark. They informed me that the timing belt interval had been revised down to the sooner of 4 years and 40k miles. They quoted me £290 for it.

I got it done at a local garage for £150.

cmc

Arnold Clark told me that mine was due at 60,000 miles.

Latest indication from SEAT (within the last week) was that they recommend inspection from 60,000 and replace at 100,000 - however, they said it is "good practice" to replace after 4 years, irrespective of mileage, and avised me to have the belt "analysed" by a dealer.

I am getting the belt and water pump done next week - but by a different dealer who quoted a lower price for this and some brake work.

 

[hardyj]

thanks for the comments everyone. I will ask around for a few quotes then and get brass impeller changed.

 

[Nathanio]

The brass impeller one is from a TT225 iirc

 

[janowski1980]

my LC is 03 plate, only had it three months, so i have 9 months warranty left on this. if i get the car serviced elsewhere, ie not the STEALER, do i risk loosing the remaining warranty or does it not make any differnce. they quoted me £200 for 40k service, i am havin cam belt done at 50-60 i think. any suggestions. i know my local garage can be much much cheaper as he is a very good friend of our neighbour.

 

[oldman]

i bought mine in aug06 with 10mnths warranty left and i asked the dealer about that and he said as long as it was stamped by a VAT approved garage it was till valid - make sure VAT number is part of stamp
i keep going back as feel they can't blame a fault on other under the "not done here mate so not my problem" line of b0ll0cks they talk - feel safer that way
Just after a good independent near shrewsbury to use

 

[Nathanio]

Must be VAT registered and use genuine parts.

If in Hampshire I can recommend Fleet Repair in Havant.

 

[StuLCR52]

sorry to hi jack the thread,

just had the aa out as the LCR was seriously overheating, was cooking quiet nicely according to the bloke,

ne hows 56k and four years old last month, he suspected the water impellor had melted and wasnt pumping correctly advised a cam belt change whilst the pump was gettin done.

ne one suggest were to get a brass impellor also how much this is gonna cost .

cheers stu