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  1. 26-02-2015, 04:09 PM #1
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    Timing belt options

    Just wondering how many of you have changed timing belts recently and can offer an opinion on brands to use and overall cost.

    My pog is due now (2007 with 65,000k's). On my last car (VTEC prelude) it only cost me $480...but I've heard upwards of $800. If i had more skills/tools/time I'd attempt it myself but that ain't gonna happen.

    Any advice is welcome!
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  2. 26-02-2015, 04:21 PM #2
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    My last Polo I had cost me $700 for the timing belt and water pump fitted which I thought was pretty reasonable based on the other quotes I had around that time. I would've attempted it myself if I had a a place to have it up on stands for the day at the time but unfortunately didn't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paazuzu View Post
    Just wondering how many of you have changed timing belts recently and can offer an opinion on brands to use and overall cost.

    My pog is due now (2007 with 65,000k's). On my last car (VTEC prelude) it only cost me $480...but I've heard upwards of $800. If i had more skills/tools/time I'd attempt it myself but that ain't gonna happen.

    Any advice is welcome!
    Timing belt kit is between 3-400. I forget exactly what I paid for the last one.

    It's a pretty involved job but not impossible to DIY.

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  4. 27-02-2015, 08:29 AM #4
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    Group buy on parts and labour, I'm due on the silver car.
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  5. 27-02-2015, 09:22 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by h100vw View Post
    Timing belt kit is between 3-400. I forget exactly what I paid for the last one.

    It's a pretty involved job but not impossible to DIY.

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    I would be calling you for assistance within the first 20 mins Gav lol
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  6. 27-02-2015, 09:22 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by seangti View Post
    Group buy on parts and labour, I'm due on the silver car.
    That'd be great Sean. I'd be very keen.
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    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=201215536441

    This one is roughly $350...not sure of quality though.
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  8. 27-02-2015, 09:35 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paazuzu View Post
    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=201215536441

    This one is roughly $350...not sure of quality though.
    No waterpump there Dan, an essential part to replace.

    I'll call Imparts later and let you know what they want.

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  9. 27-02-2015, 05:40 PM #9
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    Plus one on the group buy idea if that goes forward. I was thinking of doing mine in the next month or so anyway.
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  10. 27-02-2015, 06:29 PM #10
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    If any of you is close to the GC, supply the kits and beer, I will help you do them. (show you).
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