Timing belt change - price?

[superste]

Hi all
Being proactive and planning ahead, my timing belt will need doing in about a year's time, maybe longer. Anyone had theirs done recently, if so how much, ballpark. I've seen the kits on eBay, Continental for £70 to £80. Saw a 'how-to' on YouTube and its not for the faint- hearted ie me...

 

[MarcoSchaap]

Here in the Netherlands I can get the timing belt changed, including water pump, and the rolls for a fixed price of €596. Most repair centers charge about €45-50 per hour of labor.

I will certainly not try to change it myself for lacking the knowledge and the tools to do this.

 

[luvmyaccord]

I don't know where you're based, but Pheonix Close Honda Specialist is based op north, and the chap who owns it is a member on here.

He's got a Facebook page. Definatly worth a message, very good prices and extremely good service

 

[flyerphil]

I can answer this.

Last year I inquired about this. My local garage, who are usually very reasonable, ie about £35/labor - I supply the parts. They quoted over £300 pounds, for cam belt and tensioner kit. Gosh I thought.

So for a laugh, I thought i would ask the Honda dealer in Chesterfield - expecting me to fall about laughing.

Their quote was £210 bottom line, including all parts, valve clearances set, and VAT.

 

[superste]

Thanks flyer, will try my local Honda dealer... If no luck, probably worth me travelling to Chesterfield at that price!

 

[jsmith89]

I had mine done today. Both belts (cambelt kit), tensioners, aux belts, water pump and type 2 coolant change.

£400 all in.