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vw transporter timing belt

  • 22-09-2009 1:07pm
    #1
    lucky-colm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 798 ✭✭✭


    i have a 06 2.5tdi transporter how much should i expect to pay for a replacement timing belt ,water pump and tensioner to be supplied and fitted and a service as well.

    when does it have to be changed i have nearly got 100,000km on the clock now


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  • #2
    Crosshair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭Crosshair


    Assuming this is an axd engine, you dont have a timing belt, or for that matter any belts, cam is gear driven and auxillaries are driven by couplings


  • #3
    lucky-colm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 798 ✭✭✭lucky-colm


    Crosshair wrote: »
    Assuming this is an axd engine, you dont have a timing belt, or for that matter any belts, cam is gear driven and auxillaries are driven by couplings

    sounds great:D
    but how would i know if it is an axd engine?


  • #4
    skibum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,074 ✭✭✭skibum


    Don't know about transporters but I've booked my 03 tdi passat with Walsh motors Belfast
    for the following work:
    Timing belt and metal water pump
    Oil and filter change
    replace CV (have the part)
    replace faulty temp sensor

    msl on the pottery road said it would cost "around" €1750, Walsh motors are doing it for £300 :eek:

    when you get your quote give these guys a call to see if there is much of a difference.


  • #5
    lucky-colm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 798 ✭✭✭lucky-colm


    sounds good a mate of mine got his 01 passat's timing belt done and was charged €900. of course when he asked for justification of the bill he was told that there is 5 different types of timing belt kits and of course his was the most expensive and awakard to fit.

    anyhow my van has now gone over the 100.000km mark and no light has come on yet so maybe its like crosshair says it might not have a timing belt:D


  • #6
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    Don't mean to burst the bubble, but the main dealer is charging 400 euro's for a timing belt fitted now!!!(including water pump!) That's in dublin.


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  • #7
    niceirishfella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭niceirishfella


    I have a guy outside Dublin who does belts for me for €150.
    Shop round'


  • #8
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    you wont get a light on the dash telling you to change the belt!


  • #9
    skibum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,074 ✭✭✭skibum


    beachlife wrote: »
    Don't mean to burst the bubble, but the main dealer is charging 400 euro's for a timing belt fitted now!!!(including water pump!) That's in dublin.


    Which main dealer? Let me know and i'll give them a call to see how much they will charge for the other bits as well.

    I also tried a few independant garages and they were coming back with prices from €650 to €800 for the work.


  • #10
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    skibum wrote: »
    Which main dealer? Let me know and i'll give them a call to see how much they will charge for the other bits as well.

    I also tried a few independant garages and they were coming back with prices from €650 to €800 for the work.

    annesley williams. Friend just had his done there for 400 all-in.


  • #11
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    niceirishfella wrote: »
    I have a guy outside Dublin who does belts for me for €150.
    Shop round'

    The problem with this is that the parts that are meant to be changed cost MORE than 150???
    If he just changes the belt then it's no good.
    The car needs the belt,water pump,Tensioning roller,and hydraulic tensioning device. these parts cost over 150 even for oem aftermarket ones.


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  • #12
    niceirishfella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭niceirishfella


    beachlife wrote: »
    The problem with this is that the parts that are meant to be changed cost MORE than 150???
    If he just changes the belt then it's no good.
    The car needs the belt,water pump,Tensioning roller,and hydraulic tensioning device. these parts cost over 150 even for oem aftermarket ones.

    of course, no one is going to be able to supply and fit a belt and all the bits for €150.


  • #13
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    niceirishfella wrote: »
    of course, no one is going to be able to supply and fit a belt and all the bits for €150.

    ooh.so he charges you 150 labour ?? or what? what does he do for the 150???


  • #14
    skibum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,074 ✭✭✭skibum


    skibum wrote: »
    Don't know about transporters but I've booked my 03 tdi passat with Walsh motors Belfast
    for the following work:
    Timing belt and metal water pump
    Oil and filter change
    replace CV (have the part)
    replace faulty temp sensor

    msl on the pottery road said it would cost "around" €1750, Walsh motors are doing it for £300 :eek:

    when you get your quote give these guys a call to see if there is much of a difference.


    Just got back from these guys, very happy with the whole transaction, the car was ready on time, went through all the work etc. For £300 I'm more that happy!
    Booking the wife's scenic in for it's timing belt / service soon enough. It will be interesting to compare the prices, last time we got her car done renault were looking for about €1000, got it done by a local mechanic for €695.

    anyway it was well worth the effort, and the missus got her shopping done as well:rolleyes:


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