Advice Plz :)

stock is best · 25-06-2008, 06:30 PM

Hey all, basically because i have no idea about engines/parts and stuff, just wondering how much i can expect to pay to get my timing belt changed and if there's anything else i should do at the same time? Thanks

Putonyourshoes · 25-06-2008, 06:33 PM

depending on which engine your looking at about 500 or so.
this service usually includes timing, alternator and powersteering belts. also your water pump might be on the way out. along with plugs, filters, oil etc etc..

i did my 100km service about a month ago and it cost me 590 including wheel alignment

Big Al · 25-06-2008, 06:40 PM

Hi Shoemeister

How hard is it to do yourself? I've got a 1.8l BA. I've not worked on an east west engine before. Done timing belts on Subaru (nice front on access) and do you know if any special/obsolete tools are required? Any known dramas or is it a good job best left for the spanner man?

Putonyourshoes · 25-06-2008, 06:50 PM

if that was aimed at me i would have no idea. my car is a v6 so its a bit of a bitch to service so i just leave it to the spanners. the 1.8 is dooable i think but ive never done it myself

RedLineResident · 25-06-2008, 07:45 PM

yeah v6 timing belts are a b!tch.

i had to hoist the engine up out of the mounts about 3-4 inches to get to the crank pulley

I4 should be easier

MILO · 25-06-2008, 07:54 PM

Speaking of Timing belts, what is the replcement interval?
My wifes car now has 173,000kms on it. I replaced the belt at 100k.

Is 100k from a Timing Belt easily achievable? Or are the intervals less?

BTW, 1.8l BA

bourbon · 25-06-2008, 08:18 PM

its normally about 100,000km

rambo · 25-06-2008, 08:54 PM

When changing timing belts, I normally replace the: cam and crank seals, water pump, accessory belts, and tensioner. Might as well have them changed whilst the belt is off, saves you having to come back later.

MILO · 25-06-2008, 09:00 PM

Yeah, very true.... always done the same myself..

Cheers.

stock is best · 30-06-2008, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the feedback

, booked in for next thursday so we'll c how it goes

RedLineResident · 01-07-2008, 08:37 AM

excellent

better be on the safe side.

Abaddon · 01-07-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILO

My wifes car now has 173,000kms on it. I replaced the belt at 100k.

I know mine snapped at 173,000kms LOL

25-06-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
stock is best Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Miranda Car: 97' Astina BA Hatch Posts: 219	Advice Plz :) Hey all, basically because i have no idea about engines/parts and stuff, just wondering how much i can expect to pay to get my timing belt changed and if there's anything else i should do at the same time? Thanks

25-06-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
Putonyourshoes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: cronulla Car: 2L 96 BA hatch Posts: 1,131 View Photos By: Putonyourshoes	depending on which engine your looking at about 500 or so. this service usually includes timing, alternator and powersteering belts. also your water pump might be on the way out. along with plugs, filters, oil etc etc.. i did my 100km service about a month ago and it cost me 590 including wheel alignment __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=433

25-06-2008, 06:40 PM	#3
Big Al Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: WA Car: 97 Astina Hatch & ZRX1200R Posts: 8	Hi Shoemeister How hard is it to do yourself? I've got a 1.8l BA. I've not worked on an east west engine before. Done timing belts on Subaru (nice front on access) and do you know if any special/obsolete tools are required? Any known dramas or is it a good job best left for the spanner man? __________________ Beer Jesus tells us: A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do...but it's better if his chick does it for him...

25-06-2008, 06:50 PM	#4
Putonyourshoes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: cronulla Car: 2L 96 BA hatch Posts: 1,131 View Photos By: Putonyourshoes	if that was aimed at me i would have no idea. my car is a v6 so its a bit of a bitch to service so i just leave it to the spanners. the 1.8 is dooable i think but ive never done it myself __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=433

25-06-2008, 07:45 PM	#5
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	yeah v6 timing belts are a b!tch. i had to hoist the engine up out of the mounts about 3-4 inches to get to the crank pulley I4 should be easier __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

25-06-2008, 07:54 PM	#6
MILO Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wollongong, NSW Car: Audi A3 Posts: 27	Speaking of Timing belts, what is the replcement interval? My wifes car now has 173,000kms on it. I replaced the belt at 100k. Is 100k from a Timing Belt easily achievable? Or are the intervals less? BTW, 1.8l BA __________________ Life for me has it's Ups & Downs........ I fix Elevators

25-06-2008, 08:18 PM	#7
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	its normally about 100,000km __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

25-06-2008, 08:54 PM	#8
rambo Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Syd Car: Bj Protege 323 Posts: 62	When changing timing belts, I normally replace the: cam and crank seals, water pump, accessory belts, and tensioner. Might as well have them changed whilst the belt is off, saves you having to come back later. __________________ Everybody loves Raymond......Except Chuck Norris

25-06-2008, 09:00 PM	#9
MILO Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wollongong, NSW Car: Audi A3 Posts: 27	Yeah, very true.... always done the same myself.. Cheers. __________________ Life for me has it's Ups & Downs........ I fix Elevators

30-06-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
stock is best Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Miranda Car: 97' Astina BA Hatch Posts: 219	Thanks for the feedback , booked in for next thursday so we'll c how it goes

01-07-2008, 08:37 AM	#11
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	excellent better be on the safe side. __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."