[danhiggins10]

Hi,

Need to get the timing belt done on a 2006 chrysler grand voyager and my own independent mechanic told me he wouldnt be up for the job, rang the main dealer was quoted €1500, any one got any recomendations of any specialists or any one else who could do it cheaper?? any help or info would be great

[Nissan doctor]

Which engine have you got? Most here are the CRD's which require specific locking tools. The 2.4 petrol is straight forward with normal timing marks. The 3.3 V6 uses a timing chain.

[taintabird]

Originally Posted by danhiggins10

Hi,

Need to get the timing belt done on a 2006 chrysler grand voyager and my own independent mechanic told me he wouldnt be up for the job, rang the main dealer was quoted €1500, any one got any recomendations of any specialists or any one else who could do it cheaper?? any help or info would be great

Not surprised thers f all room to work around them.

[danhiggins10]

It's a 2.8 crd diesel engine can't believe its so expensive

[taintabird]

Originally Posted by danhiggins10

It's a 2.8 crd diesel engine can't believe its so expensive

There's not too many around I had a guy come with a left hand drive one wanting work done on it I refereed him on to the dealers didnt want to get involved with it at all

[Nissan doctor]

Originally Posted by danhiggins10

It's a 2.8 crd diesel engine can't believe its so expensive

I have bad news for you so...wait until it starts needing other parts from Chrysler, you'll think that €1500 for a timing belt change is cheap!!

[taintabird]

Originally Posted by Nissan doctor

I have bad news for you so...wait until it starts needing other parts from Chrysler, you'll think that €1500 for a timing belt change is cheap!!

And that's for sure rear brake callipers for instance a bloody ransom for parts

[Scouserfan]

Not exactly sure but we had kit replaced by main dealer on 2007 Voyager 2.8CRD for around €700-€800 late last year.
Dealer was based in Nobber Co Meath.
www.nobbermotors.ie

[tipptom]

Was looking at a 2002 2.4 petrol voyager with 99km on it,suspect the timing belt has not been done,would I have the same issues of having to go to the main dealers and are the parts expensive for a low spec model,there is nothing about crdi in the add or should i steer clear?

[Nissan doctor]

Originally Posted by tipptom

Was looking at a 2002 2.4 petrol voyager with 99km on it,suspect the timing belt has not been done,would I have the same issues of having to go to the main dealers and are the parts expensive for a low spec model,there is nothing about crdi in the add or should i steer clear?

Originally Posted by Nissan doctor

Which engine have you got? Most here are the CRD's which require specific locking tools. The 2.4 petrol is straight forward with normal timing marks. The 3.3 V6 uses a timing chain.

CRDI is diesel. The 2.4 petrol will be cheaper as there is more space and no specialist tools required.

Other parts will still be as expensive though if buying in Ireland.

[tipptom]

Thanks guys,suppose petrol consumption on these at that age would be my only issue.

[Anan1]

Originally Posted by tipptom

Was looking at a 2002 2.4 petrol voyager with 99km on it,suspect the timing belt has not been done,would I have the same issues of having to go to the main dealers and are the parts expensive for a low spec model,there is nothing about crdi in the add or should i steer clear?

They posted very poor crash test results too:http://www.euroncap.com/tests/chrysl...r_1999/56.aspx

[Nissan doctor]

Originally Posted by tipptom

Thanks guys,suppose petrol consumption on these at that age would be my only issue.

That and their poor build quality, dreadful handling, poor crash safety, useless Irish dealers and shocking parts prices.