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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

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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.

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.

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 by benl1981

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 :D If they are servicble why waste your money?

Deren

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