How Much To Install Adjustable Cam Gears + New Timing Belt?

[Trav33]

I'm about to get my 33 on the dyno for a tune, and have two adjustable cam gears ready to go on.

Also got a new Gates timing belt on order.

How much should I expect to pay, for a mechanic to install the timing belt + adjustable cam gears?

Was quoted $280, this sounds high, but its not something I want to try myself because of the risk if i fark something up!

[BAMR33]

Sounds a bit high, but saying that to replace the timing belt the radiator has to be taken out and harmonic balancer removed and they also need to cover they're arse's if something happens (like accidentally putting a hole in the A/C condenser, which I saw happen recently at a workshop).

There is a DIY somewhere of how to do it and having the workshop manual also helps.

[Trav33]

I'd like to have a go myself, and put the $280 towards a boost controller, but bit worried about the consequences of knocking the cams and stuffing the timing.

[siddr20]

normal labour should be about 70 an hour..

Hope that helps..

but saying that.. it cost me 200 all up for timing belt and water pump install with radiator flush n new fluids..

Edited April 2, 2007 by siddr20

[-_-StRyDeR-_-]

everywhere will charge you differently. go around and check everyones prices. then use the person you most feel comfortable with.

[benl1981]

280 or 200 is cheap. Good 3-4 hours work..normal rate is about $80-$100 an hour

[Trav33]

I thought it might be 2 hours of work for a Mechanic, so $160 would be more reasonable.

The place that quoted $280 has an awesome reputation, and i trust them to do the work - but one of the reasons they have a good reputation is because they dont overcharge, and are reasonable in their pricing... normally!

[xRHETTx]

Mine was about $450 for timing belt change, including the belt, and an oil and oil filter change.

So i guess $150 for parts, so $300 labour. Sounds about right.

[Roy]

Timing belt isnt a simple job. Its straight forward but there are lots of things that need to be removed off the front of the engine. If you have a fmic then there is also the piping that needs to be removed. $280 is not out of this world expensive when you think about it. It only 3.5hours to remove and fit.