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john adam · 5th March 2013, 05:33

Hello, I had my belts, tensioners and water pump replaced at 120,000 kms by
Armstrong Group in Lower Hutt. I supplied all the parts which I had bought from Rimmers on oa previous trip to the UK, far cheaper than the local cost. However postage from the UK is not cheap. The labour cost was around $600based on 8 hours work.
I have heard of some inexperienced garages charging an arm and three legs for this work. A friend in the Wairarapa was charged $4200.
Pays to go to someone who has previously done 75 cambelts.
At one stage I was tempted to drive to Auckland for Roverland to do the work, they quoted 7 - 8 hours for the whole job. Best of luck.

5th March 2013, 05:33	#11
john adam Avid contributor 1999 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carterton, NZ Posts: 106 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hello, I had my belts, tensioners and water pump replaced at 120,000 kms by Armstrong Group in Lower Hutt. I supplied all the parts which I had bought from Rimmers on oa previous trip to the UK, far cheaper than the local cost. However postage from the UK is not cheap. The labour cost was around $600based on 8 hours work. I have heard of some inexperienced garages charging an arm and three legs for this work. A friend in the Wairarapa was charged $4200. Pays to go to someone who has previously done 75 cambelts. At one stage I was tempted to drive to Auckland for Roverland to do the work, they quoted 7 - 8 hours for the whole job. Best of luck.