cambelt change

[nathT5]

how much is the going rate for a T5 cambelt change?
also what parts are needed, what is involved in the job and how long should it take???

thanks.

[MrMopp]

If your mechanical knowledge isnt too bad its a DIY job nath :)

[nathT5]

not sure about that :worried:

[t5 stealth]

if you arnt sure then i would leave it alone as it will cost you a lot more if you get it wrong,
it should only take about an hour if you know what your doin & with the right tools,infact im doing mine tomorrow lol.
if a garage does it then its probably a couple of hundred quid (depends where u go)
the belt isnt expensive,the hydraulic tensioner doesnt have to be changed according to volvo,if you change the tensioner then that part is nearly £100.00 .

[t5 pete]

while have the cam belt done i would change the serpantine belt too

[t5 stealth]

while have the cam belt done i would change the serpantine belt too

yep thats wot im doin tomorrow aswell lol

[Alan M]

Changing the necessary pulleys and belt can be done in around an hour if done a few times before and on a first go wont take too much longer as its a very easy job if you have attempted jobs like this in the past. This link gives you a step by step if you want to tackle the job.http://volvospeed.com/Repair/timingbelt2.php It is advisable to make a tool to lock the cams in position before carrying out the work or buy one but you can do it without. I find it easier to cut the older belts off than squeeze around the bottom of the engine block as the new belt is easier to get on.

[Mental Wealth Doctor]

mines dew in not too distant future, so thanks for the link Alan

[t5 stealth]

if u use a tipex pen or nail varnish you can mark everything up before you remove anything,then you just make sure all the marks line up when you finished

[dangerstevie]

You want to mark everything even if you use a locking tool. Belt and braces.

[cameron]

Quality Link Alan :B_thumb:

Im pretty good at mechanical stuff, but not sure id tackle this on my own :confused:

Maybe a job for Adam @ Readview when it needs doing ;)

Cheers

Lee

[nathT5]

any ideas what a decent independant garage would charge???

[t5 stealth]

as i said before,probly cost about £200 in averidge garage inc parts