advice on timing belt changes

[Scooby_Steve]

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Hi Guys,

I know this question has probably been posted a million times but please help me out.

My car is approaching the 100K (85500K actually) and I want to get the timing belt changed as the car seems to be sounding slightly bad.

I preferrably want to change idler bearings, belt and what ever is usually contained in a timing belt kit (if skylines have one) all in one go, not just the belt. Do you guys reckon I need to change the water pump as well?

Where can I get these components (this is important)?

Also, I do not live anywhere near the capital cities so there are not many performance shops around and where there is one, they mainly work on holdens or fords. Could just any mechanic perform this service or would I have to take it to a performance shop, after all it is just a timing belt change.

Lastly, what price range should I be looking at for this total service (price and parts included)?

Any help would be great. Thanks..

Steve

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

any mechanic can do it, as long as they are reputible.

You get the parts from nissan. (or, you could go aftermarket, but you'd have to find something with same specs as stock obviously)

im not sure about the part numbers, it depends on which car. post your VIN and i'll look it up for you. Dont think the aussie dealers will have much info on imports, but you could always ask.

You could always just take it to a mechanic, and say "change the timing belt", and let them supply the parts.