Puma Cam Belt Change................How Much?

[Terzo123]

As per the title,

My girlfriends puma (1.7)is due its timing belt,
What kind of price am i looking at to get it changed?

And would i be better going to an indie as apposed to Ford?

Ta

[southpaw]

Around £250-£300.

For the 1.7, a special locking tool is needed so make sure the garage has this, otherwise the timing can be knocked out easily and so the car will run very badly. Also ensure they use the proper Ford cambelt kit (includes tensioner etc), and also replace the aux belt (Ford part ~£20) and the head gasket seal (part about £10 IIRC), both of which have to be removed anyway and can cause problems later on if not replaced.

Ford will be more than an indy obviously, however I've heard of Ford quotes of being up to £400 so phone around. Lots of good advice here: www.pumapeople.com

[Terzo123]

Thanks for the quick reply

[cuesnowy]

Take a look at my problems on page 2. Make sure you know the garage. It cost £170 but another £114 with main dealers to fix it after the garage had messed up! (main dealer £278)

[damci]

I ended up only paying £180 for mine because Ford cocked up the quote They said it should of cost over £300