Author Topic: Timing belt  (Read 845 times)

Offline evilbow

  • Just got here
  • *
  • Posts: 7
Timing belt
« on: 21 September 2011, 13:21 »
Whats an average price getting a timing belt sorted at a garage?


would it be usual timing belt tensionor & water pump~?


Any info would be great

its a 2000 2.0 gti 8v

Offline barrym381

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 5,935
Re: Timing belt
« Reply #1 on: 21 September 2011, 13:30 »
best doing all 3 at the same time an diffrent garages will charge diffrent amounts try a few an take it from there

Offline evilbow

  • Just got here
  • *
  • Posts: 7
Re: Timing belt
« Reply #2 on: 21 September 2011, 13:36 »
I've noticed i can get the 2 parts (timing belt, tensionor & water pump) for £87 delivered of sleezbay my pal whos a mechanic said could do it around the £80-100 for labour but then I wouldnt have my magical stamp in my service record  :cry:

Offline badboybunty

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
Re: Timing belt
« Reply #3 on: 21 September 2011, 19:53 »
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1240

thats where i got mine from best to get genuine mate that is 1.8turbo kit as thats what i ordered

this is what u need

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1604
« Last Edit: 21 September 2011, 19:57 by badboybunty »

Offline Wayne

  • Sir Postalot
  • *
  • Posts: 32,051
Re: Timing belt
« Reply #4 on: 21 September 2011, 23:55 »
Around £100 to £120 is about right for the labour.