Timing belt & water pump replacment

[GunMetalR33]

Hi guys,

I am about to pay $300 for a new timing belt fitted. My question is, should I pay the extra to get the water pump done at the same time? If so how much extra would it cost as i am a bit strapped for cash at the moment.

I have 105 000 on the clock... (rb25det)

[GTR-80Y]

Whilst doing timing belt they found my water pump needed replacing and the radiator needed a clean out. All up cost me bout $700 mates rates, however my mate usually does Rolls, Jags and Mercs so i'm not sure of normal price. Advan in syd have a good deal for timing belt replacement.

[rbs13]

id do it mate.. get a good water pump.. n1 or something. apparently change your idle bearing too?? not to sure on this. id change all belts to just for peice of mind i know it will cost a bit but better to know its all done.

[MacGuyver]

$300 is cheap compared to some of the prices I was quoted when looking to get my timing belt replaced in Perth. The cheapest I could find was $430 from a work shop who didn't know much about Skylines. I rang my local Nissan dealer and they said it would cost me $650 - $800, depending on the VIN number of my car. They then asked me what time I would like to book the car in and I hung up. Poor value!

[bangahh]

thats a major service you are up for. If your car still runs. I would save up a little bit more and do the following in one go.

change all belts

water pump.

all fluids, sparks etc