Replace belts, $600 ???

spastic · Post by **spastic** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 1:26 pm

Hey all,

Can I get some of yours feedback about this. A trusted mechanic is asking $600 to replace my cam and accessory belts. Seems extremely overpriced to me.

He's sourcing the cambelt from Mitsu, which he reckons is $300, about $40 for the accessories belt and the rest in labour.

I phoned Gates, who won't supply directly, but supply to Repco. Repco don't have a belt listed for the 6A12 engine, but *might* be able to source it from Gates.. will take about 3 weeks! When I called Mitsu parts they said they had 2 different belts listed for the 6A12, but would need to order from overseas, so I don't know what the mechanic has sourced.

He's doing it the work now, so I'm going to have to fork out regardless (need car back). Just wondering what the rest of you think about this?

-spastic rob

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 1:50 pm

Hmmmm sounds a bit more then i pay for mine. If only you in Melb, you get it done right, & cheaper.

Black_FTOGPX · Post by **Black_FTOGPX** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 2:04 pm

Kev,

How much did you pay to have your Cam belt changed?

G_A_V · Post by **G_A_V** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 2:35 pm

cam belt you should get under $200 though fitting it is fairly labour intensive, so it will cost a bit

YYgirl · Post by **YYgirl** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:07 pm

yeah i bought the cambelt from sydney (i'm in brisbane) and it costed $120 for a DAYCO brand... which isn't too bad i guess...... and labour costed $200 to fit cambelt from Nihon Car Parts on the Gold Coast.

onnzo · Post by **onnzo** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:33 pm

Courtesy of Payaya

Hey guys if any of you are confused which Gates timing belt goes on which car (GR or GPX) here they are:

D179620 is for Mitsubishi FTO 6A12 (2.0L V6) Belt is T954, 226 tooth x 30 mm width

MD211195 is for Mitsubishi FTO 6A12 (2.0L V6 MIVEC) Belt is T987, 232 tooth x 30mm width

should put this thread in the info section of something.

Ring around for prices?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:41 pm

Black_FTOGPX wrote:Kev,

How much did you pay to have your Cam belt changed?

Sorry Joel (fixed hehhee), i don't know, cause i had few things done at the same time, & i never ask Lee as i get mate's rate heehehe

But i know he never charge other FTO owner $300 for the cam belt, & thats for sure.

Black_FTOGPX · Post by **Black_FTOGPX** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:44 pm

FTO338 wrote:
Sorry Joe, i don't know, cause i had few things done at the same time, & i never ask Lee as i get mate's rate heehehe

Haha, YOU BASTARD! (joking)

p.s its Joel not Joe

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 4:51 pm

Hey at least you guys getting a better rates then normal, plus you know his doing a good job.