Am I Getting Ripped?

[chemical]

Hi everyone,

100,000 kms is fast approaching on my 98 R33 GTST S2 so i've gone and got a quote from a reputable local garage, as i dont have the time/resources to do it myself...

Was hoping someone would be able to let me know if this quote i got is miles off what it should be, or whether its reasonable, this is a copy of the quote form:

100,000km service - $75

engine oil (pro 15) - $32.25

oil filter - $11.95

EPA + consumables - $14

VKMA92504S Timing belt kit - $449.00

Labour to install (approx 4hrs) - $400

Tune engine - $112.50

Spark plugs - $27

Check high tension leads - 0

Fuel filter - $28

Total - $1149.70

You can see that the bulk of the price is from doing the timing belt... i know its an involved process but just wanted to check with someone in the know that this is about right...

Thanks for any help guys!

dan

[BHDave]

Save yourself a hundred or so by supplying the belt, tensioners and oil seals.

Otherwise, looks ok.

[chemical]

thanks mate...

where might i be able to find the kit a bit cheaper?

[Stormchaser]

Try your local Autobarn, I bought my timing belt kit and It was just a tad over 100 but I got it cost. Shouldnt be more than 200.

Definately better off getting a kit as you will need to replace the tensioner and the pulley that goes with it.

[colossus]

That price looks cheap to me...why arn't you doing water pump at same time?

[chemical]

That price looks cheap to me...why arn't you doing water pump at same time?

Ive just noticed from doing a bit of searching that it looks like a good idea to do the water pump aswell.....whats it worth?

I'll probably get it done also while he's in there if this price is reasonable...

Just went down to the local repco who priced the exact same timing belt kit at 650 bucks...lol

[colossus]

Ive just noticed from doing a bit of searching that it looks like a good idea to do the water pump aswell.....whats it worth?

I'll probably get it done also while he's in there if this price is reasonable...

Just went down to the local repco who priced the exact same timing belt kit at 650 bucks...lol

Think they are about $170 for the part.

Or you can buy a full service kit from here for $380 (including water pump):

http://www.kudosmotorsports.com/catalog/in...th/21_22_26_123

[chemical]

bargain! thanks heaps for that.

[Rav]

Way can't imports be cheaper to run .

[mid life crisis]

Way can't imports be cheaper to run .

they are you just have to know where to shop so you dont get robbed and do things like basic servicing yaself always saves a few bucks as well

[madbung]

Tune engine - $112.50

How and why is the engine being tuned?

Even if you're running a tunable ecu...but why would it need a tune?

[BLK33T]

the timing need to be set ^^

[siddr20]

VKMA92504S Timing belt kit - $449.00

Thats a bit high isnt it?

Im sure timing belts arent that much?

Check kudosmotor sports (trader sections) - he sells 100k service kits for nissan.

Pick that up and supply your parts to your mechanic.

YES do waterpump!!

Have a look at the trader section and get that kit he sells. WORTH IT!!

[bigtanker5]

I did a 100000 km service on an r33 late last year

I can't remember how much I paid for the parts but I'm sure the timing belt kit was a lot cheaper than that.

Also If you are doing the water pump check the price from Nissan, you may be surprised. The non genuine water pumps have 1 hole that doesn't quite line up. You can do a mod for this but I'm sure I only paid about $20 extra for a genuine pump. It is a lot easier to fit especially if the mechanic doing the job isn't a Skyline expert.

Also they would have quoted you for standard spark plugs. Get platinum or Iridium plugs. You won't have to get them changed for another 100000km. With standards they will charge you an hours labour every 20000 km or so to change them. So it is cheaper in the long run

[chemical]

Yeah im gonna go with the 100k HD kit from kudos with the genuine water pump....looks pretty reasonable in comparison to what ive been quoted for just a standard belt + tensioners...

Yep the engine tune was to set the timing...

And im gonna have to pass on the platinum/iridium plugs for the reason that in a few other threads on here i have read about the fact that skylines run rich, foul the plugs and end up with a missfire - a missfire that mine suffers from. If i can be sure that its not the plugs causing this problem, i will consider iridium plugs for economy etc... but im still tryin to figure out where my miss is coming from, but cheers for the advice nonetheless....

[PLYNX]

From memory:

Gates tripple strength timing belt $125 (Acme parts) I think you can get them cheaper from Justjap !

Idler and tentioner bearings (I think) $85 (CBC bearings)

Cam and crank seal (3) $18 (CBC bearings)

Water pump (RB30) $52 ( Acme Parts)

Mechanic to install the lot $300