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Cam Belt Kit
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:47 pm
by pootas
My Gti needs a service soon and I'm trying to keep costs down by sourcing the parts myself. What should actually come in the Cam belt kit? Is it 2 belts and 2 tensioners or is it something else??
Is it also worth getting any other belts done at the same time such a fanbelt?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:53 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Timing Belt - £32.99
3 Tensioners - £25.00, £29.14, £24.07
Water Pump - £40.30
Mid-rib Belt - £13
That's what was done to mine
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:13 pm
by pootas
What price did you pay for labour???
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:31 pm
by Tigz
In case you want to do it yourself and so you can what your looking for.
This isn't a job to take on if you are not 100% confident, but for those who do want to do it, here are the instructions.
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:52 pm
by garnier
Ha ha ha, just incase you want to do it yourself, make sure you read and understand the above.
I paid a total of £336 to get someone to do it for me.
Genuine VAG parts through a Bosch Service station (VW specialist)
1 cambelt kit: £95
1 water pump: £40
1 roller guide: £18
1 aux drive belt: £13
Parts: £166
Labour: £120
VAT: £50
Total £336.
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:54 pm
by garnier
Ha ha ha, just incase you want to do it yourself, make sure you read and understand the above.
I paid a total of £336 to get someone to do it for me.
Genuine VAG parts through a Bosch Service station (VW specialist)
1 cambelt kit: £95
1 water pump: £40
1 roller guide: £18
1 aux drive belt: £13
Parts: £166
Labour: £120
VAT: £50
Total £336.