Timing Belt Cost/ Cam Gears

[ARETHT3]

Gday

Just after some info on the cost of getting a timing belt replaced as mine is now overdue..... just looking on ebay there are HKS ones for 150 and then their are some generic ones for 70... is it worth paying the extra or are these HKS one aimed at worked engines.

Also i read somewhere that if im doing the belt i mite aswell do the water pump which again on ebay are around 200 buks... does this sound right

and while im at throwing in some adjstable cam gears would suit nice...

anyways how much would a time belt change and water pump cost for just the labour ... it looks expensive (having to remove the intercooler piping, radiator etc

thanks for ur input

[Benzy]

Which engine is it for bud?? Its prob worth grabbin a Gates Racing one for about $100 and something bucks.. As for waterpump, If its an RB20 just grab an RB30 one...70-100 from your local Repco/Autobarn.

Also if your belt hasnt been changed before, It may be worth changing the idlers/tensioner too, if you decide to change them you can get a Dayco Timing belt kit for sub 200bucks from your local BSC or a Gates one from CBC (unsure of price) .

As for labour, I reckon a decent shop would charge $700+ inc parts for this sort of service. Or if your handy with the tools, 2-3 hours of a weekend is all it will cost you... Theres a good Tute on this site if you need help.

Also if your getting adjustable gears, factor in the price of a tune too. I know alot of people just throw em in and hope for the best, But if your gonna do it, you might as well do it properly and make sure your making more power- not losing it!!

Hope this helps,

Ben