2011 Fiesta cambelt & waterpump- £540
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Could probably do it myself, but didn't fancy buying the VVT cam locking tools for one job. Job was £430 earlier this year, but they reckon they weren't making any money on that, so now it's £540 . So retail, Gates belt/waterpump kit=Under £100, some coolant =£20, ancillary belts= £20. + £400 for a job that would take 2-3 hours tops. Maybe Ford need the money to cover all their Focus RS and 3 cylinder bodges.
Is this a Ford dealer? If so, it's about what I'd expect given main dealer labour is generally over £100+VAT an hour.
You don't mention which engine you have, but I reckon you'd knock about £200 off that price by using an independent garage and there would be no difference in the quality of the job.
You don't mention which engine you have, but I reckon you'd knock about £200 off that price by using an independent garage and there would be no difference in the quality of the job.
Limpet said:
Is this a Ford dealer? If so, it's about what I'd expect given main dealer labour is generally over £100+VAT an hour.
You don't mention which engine you have, but I reckon you'd knock about £200 off that price by using an independent garage and there would be no difference in the quality of the job.
It's a 1.6 petrol Zetec. This price was direct from Ford customer service, and an indy is £150 cheaper. I've done DOHC cambelts in the past, but it being VVT means you have to lock the crank and cam pulleys. You don't mention which engine you have, but I reckon you'd knock about £200 off that price by using an independent garage and there would be no difference in the quality of the job.
Edited by blade7 on Friday 19th April 01:23
blade7 said:
Hi yes the only extra part is the tool to lock the variable pulleys but you can do it without if your belt hasn't snapped just by using tippex/ paint and the crank pin . ive done 100s over the years and nice quick job to do . Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff