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Timing belt query

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  • 08-03-2016 1:01pm
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    Sesshoumaru
    Registered Users Posts: 2,127 ✭✭✭


    I've recently acquired a 2004 Volvo V70 2.4D. It has been a while since I had to get a timing belt changed. What would be a reasonable price to get this changed? I got one quote from a local mechanic for 360 euro parts + labour. That sounded about tight to me. But my dad helped me get a quote from a mechanic I don't know and that was €180, which seems a bit cheap?

    Should I just go for the cheaper quote?


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    CJhaughey
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    You should do all the belts at the same time on that engine, if the aux belt fails it can whip the timing belt off as well.
    Budget for the lot + tensioner pulleys as well and waterpump as well to be sure.


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    biko
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    From both mechs, get an itemised quote. What do they intend to do, and what brand parts do they intend to use.

    Then you have more info for your comparison.


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