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Buying timing belt and water pump off Ebay

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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I've bought many parts off of ebay.
    Use common sense and make sure seller is legit/has lots of good feedback


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    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,561 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    biko wrote: »
    I've bought many parts off of ebay.
    Use common sense and make sure seller is legit/has lots of good feedback

    Anyoe use this site only £87
    http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/contitech/7181964


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    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Who are you getting to fit the belt?


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    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,561 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    George Dalton wrote: »
    Who are you getting to fit the belt?

    Local independent in Limerick recently did my uncles Mondeo.


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    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Do you know the breakdown of the amount he charges in terms of how much is for parts and how much is labour? You may not necessarily save money by supplying the part yourself.


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    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,561 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    George Dalton wrote: »
    Do you know the breakdown of the amount he charges in terms of how much is for parts and how much is labour? You may not necessarily save money by supplying the part yourself.

    Think it's 200 to fit the belt.


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    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    And how much in total if he supplies the parts as well? Or does he want you to supply your own?


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    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,561 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    George Dalton wrote: »
    And how much in total if he supplies the parts as well? Or does he want you to supply your own?

    Yes supplying the belt myself.

    Got a quote off shop in town for €200 for the belt so thinking of getting the one off Ebay.


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    Boskowski
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,361 ✭✭✭Boskowski


    I would recommend you do your homework on the part though. eBay is often aftermarket something something instead of OEM. That has come back to bite me on cheaper parts like sensors once or twice and I ended up buying twice.


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    orm0nd
    Registered Users Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    enfant terrible wrote: »
    Yes supplying the belt myself.

    Got a quote off shop in town for €200 for the belt so thinking of getting the one off Ebay.


    did you try Limerick Brakes?


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    Pete67
    Registered Users Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    Worth thinking about warranty if you supply the parts yourself. In the event that the belt or water pump fails shortly after installation who would be responsible? The mechanic can say the belt was faulty and the seller can say the mechanic fitted it incorrectly. Better off getting an all-in price and having clear line of accountability if anything goes wrong.


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    Yardleys Lavender
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Yardleys Lavender


    What about warranty and comeback? If you have a parts failure surely it would make more sense to be able to hand it back for repair. Would it be worth your while to shop around a bit more for a cheaper supply and fit price? Then at least if the awfulness of a timing belt or pump failing you have somewhere to go. No garage will stand over parts they have not supplied.


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    Yardleys Lavender
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Yardleys Lavender


    Pete67 wrote: »
    Worth thinking about warranty if you supply the parts yourself. In the event that the belt or water pump fails shortly after installation who would be responsible? The mechanic can say the belt was faulty and the seller can say the mechanic fitted it incorrectly. Better off getting an all-in price and having clear line of accountability if anything goes wrong.


    Snap!:)


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    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    I just checked in work(dublin so probably of little use to you) and a gates kit and fai waterpump should be gettable with a trade discount by your mechanic for about €100 inc vat.


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    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,561 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    Thanks for all the replies seems getting my mechanic to source the part would be the best way to go.


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