Whats The Average Cost On Changing........

[maximumrpm]

Hi All

My car (r33 gtst s1) is no where near its major 100,000km service, but the timing belt could be better, i recently bought a nissan timing belt, and was wondering what the average cost was to get it changed...i just dont want to get ripped off when i go to a mechanic, as its just a matter of labour. Thanks guys

[WogsRus]

If you are just doing the Belt, about $200-300 providing you have supplied everything. BUT if you are chaning belt, do the idler bearings, water pump, and if need be a new oil pump, better safe then sorry.

[maximumrpm]

thanks champ for the quick reply...the car has just hit 70,000k so im in now rush to do the rest, plus i dont have the money too, i will save and do the rest in time

[mad082]

i was quoted about $700 (off the top of the guys head, he didn't look it up) for the full service. that was drive in, drive out, me not supplying anything.

[maclarenf1]

I also got it done for 550, but mate's place.....My R33 GTST S2 also no where near 100,000.....but Jap KM so........i dont trust them............

[mad082]

it also depends on where you get it done. i know the local nissan dealership charges $95 an hour labour, but where my mate works only charges $45, so if it was a 4 hour job you are looking at $200 difference straight away.

[maximumrpm]

cheers for the info fellas....so i guess im looking between 200-300 dollars

[benl1981]

If your going to bother doing the job inspect the bearings...actually just buy them (under $80) and get the mechanic to change them.

Also check the water pump for excessive play and if it feels at all notchy then replace it.

If you don't do these you could fork out again for the same labour cost.

Edited January 15, 2007 by benl1981

[maximumrpm]

cheers mate...what bearings were you talking about?

[Godzilla32]

Idler and tensioner bearings. If they let go its just as bad as your belt breaking. Good idea to replace the bearing stud & bolt (prone to failing). Forget the water pump and oil pump If they are servicble why waste your money?

Deren

[maximumrpm]

thanks for the info godzilla32...i wasnt going to change the water pump anyway, but i will get the idler and tension bearings done.