Cliffy Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 It is coming up to six years since I had the timing gear replaced on my Ducato 1.9ltr JTD, so I have gone out for quotes. The garage who do my services and MOT did too much head scratching and humming and haring for my liking and did not seem to want to do it because it would tie up their MOT lift all day so I have gone back to the local Fiat commercial dealer who did it last time and made a really good job, they quoted just short of £700. Is this grossly expensive. I have gone to another garage who advertise servicing and repairing motorhomes for a comparison but I don't want to accept an inflated quote because Motorhomers have load of money, don't they? I would like some thoughts from you guys on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 For comparison purposes, Essenjay of Poole in Dorset charge £325 for timing belt renewal. I don't know if this includes vat. See: http://www.essanjay.co.uk/services/ I've just noticed that the price quoted above includes VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I had my Cam Belt replaced two weeks ago locally here in Kent total cost £360, not cheap but peace of mind makes it worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks for your replies Those prices sound more reasonable and more like I was expecting. It looks like the prices are for changing the belt only not the tensioner etc. I suppose it is not necessary after only 28000 miles to change the whole kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 If the tensioner wasn't included in the cambelt kit and changed when I had mine done I would be very unhappy with the garage that did the job. I am surprised more people haven't replied for you to get a better idea of the average cost for this job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I have got a quote today from a local garage who have a workshop set up for all motorhome servicing and repairs. They have quote £385 to include Belt, tensioner, water pump and replace water and inhibitor/antifreeze. I am going to go with that and get a small service and safety check at the same time £180. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itz Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Nice price, think that's probably about average, you must be as crazy as me, I got a price then decided to have other work done at same time, it's no wonder I'm broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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