V6 Timing Belt Job - Best Price?

smndvy · 22nd October 2009, 00:15

I need my belts done on my 2.0l V6

What has it cost you, and where did you have it done?

Me thinks that a day or two off work and a night away with the wife may be a worthwhile venture if I can find someone to do it for less - I'm told that it can be expensive!!!

I am based in Swansea, but a I suppose anything up to 150 miles for a substancially cheaper job could be worth it. I don't want a cowboy doing it in case he fits a lasoo instead of the belts.

g-mac · 22nd October 2009, 02:29

mines booked in next month with local xpart dealer mechanic
2.5 cam belt change tensioner belts etc and labour £550

although smc has sold me the belt kit for £124 so it will prob be cheaper when i pay for labour on its own(i hope)

Robson Rover Repair · 22nd October 2009, 08:34

Whos doing the work Gareth?

kevin · 22nd October 2009, 08:50

lots of members go here.
http://www.lates600.com/costs.htm or

Messenger. took mine to him. after looking fould that they had been done and told me. how many garage would.

both members on this site.

Lates · 22nd October 2009, 09:40

Under 3 hours £452, a walk in the park with a coffee and a chat thrown in.

Bobon · 22nd October 2009, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lates

Under 3 hours £452, a walk in the park with a coffee and a chat thrown in.

Sounds good to me.
Send Simon to Coventry!
Sorry couldn't resist the comment

Typhoon190 · 22nd October 2009, 16:26

Just found this genuine KV6 belt kit on ebay. How does the price compare?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-45-75-MG...item3ef9811cfa

g-mac · 22nd October 2009, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacGyver

Whos doing the work Gareth?

trevor baxter near Bangor, says hes one of the few willing to do the job right in Ulster

suty445 · 22nd October 2009, 19:31

local xpart dealer did mine 380 all in incl tensioners
Horners Auto Repair Centre Ltd
Unit 1 Swinton Hall Rd Industrial Est, Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4AJ

laser558 · 22nd October 2009, 20:21

Just has mine done by Dr Dave (over on .org) in Somerset. Labour for belt replacement, oil change and general oil service £200.

Parts on top - buy your own or he will supply.

Cannot recommend highly enough.

22nd October 2009, 00:15	#1
smndvy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon : Connoisseur : 2.0 V6 Petrol Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Swansea (South Wales) Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	V6 Timing Belt Job - Best Price? I need my belts done on my 2.0l V6 What has it cost you, and where did you have it done? Me thinks that a day or two off work and a night away with the wife may be a worthwhile venture if I can find someone to do it for less - I'm told that it can be expensive!!! I am based in Swansea, but a I suppose anything up to 150 miles for a substancially cheaper job could be worth it. I don't want a cowboy doing it in case he fits a lasoo instead of the belts.

22nd October 2009, 08:34	#3
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Whos doing the work Gareth? __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

22nd October 2009, 19:31	#9
suty445 Avid contributor mg zt-t 190+ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochdale Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	local xpart dealer did mine 380 all in incl tensioners Horners Auto Repair Centre Ltd Unit 1 Swinton Hall Rd Industrial Est, Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4AJ __________________ ZT-T in Black ink with straights

22nd October 2009, 02:29	#2
g-mac Gets stuck in ZT 190+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mines booked in next month with local xpart dealer mechanic 2.5 cam belt change tensioner belts etc and labour £550 although smc has sold me the belt kit for £124 so it will prob be cheaper when i pay for labour on its own(i hope)

22nd October 2009, 08:50	#4
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	lots of members go here. http://www.lates600.com/costs.htm or Messenger. took mine to him. after looking fould that they had been done and told me. how many garage would. both members on this site.

22nd October 2009, 09:40	#5
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Under 3 hours £452, a walk in the park with a coffee and a chat thrown in.

22nd October 2009, 16:26	#7
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Just found this genuine KV6 belt kit on ebay. How does the price compare? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-45-75-MG...item3ef9811cfa

22nd October 2009, 20:21	#10
laser558 Avid contributor MG ZT260 MGZT-T 190 Rover 75 Tourer MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tiverton Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Just has mine done by Dr Dave (over on .org) in Somerset. Labour for belt replacement, oil change and general oil service £200. Parts on top - buy your own or he will supply. Cannot recommend highly enough.