timing belt change

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:32 am

Alright, back from ultratune and told that my ride is due for a timing belt change.
he could do a direct replacement for $400 and $800+ which includes the replacing rollers, tensnioners, etc.

so guys, are the prices alright? please tell me if you know someone who can offer better and know more of an fto. i stay in sydney city.
thanks!!!

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:06 pm

do the water pump also.

pump is about $80 and the belt is another $100-$120 depending where you go.

labour would be around the $450 mark

then there's your tappets, if your's is a gpx then you should get them adjusted if you haven't done so, that'll set you back another $250 unless you know how to do it yourself.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:12 pm

man....let me settle the timing belt 1st.....you are scaring me!

anyway thanks! joejoe where about u get quote for these prices?

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:19 pm

if you're doing the timing belt you should do the pump with it otherwise its two lots of labour you have to pay.

pump - cheapest place will be kempys in NZ
timing belt - i got it from an asian auto shop in cabra T987 Gates

i go to maytech in moorebank, if you can make it there, drop by and have a chat to the guy, Mayan.[/url]

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:03 am

$450.00 labour is a bit steep. I managed to change mine in no time. If I had to do the same again wont take anywhere near 6-8 hours labour.

I remember mitsubsihi dealer quoted me $360.00.

Post by **vipfto** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:46 pm

Mate make sure when belt is done you do the waterpump, tensioners, ideles and cam seals its easy to do while belt is off if you dont do then you will just have to do it all over again..... as for tappets they can be done any time you dont need to remove timing belt for that

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:35 pm

got a good quote from Bursons. $229 for timing belt kit. still sourcing for water pump.

Post by **vipfto** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:48 pm

I pressume that kit includes tensioner and seals etc otherwise its expensive and as said before kempys is prob best for waterpump

Post by **dstocks** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:54 pm

Be careful with that, At that price the kit probably does not have a tensioner in it. Mitsubishi charge $396 for a genuine tensioner (what a rip....)

Blasphemy · Post by **Blasphemy** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:04 am

are the prices alright?

I'm replacing the belt myself at the moment, and most associated parts. Here are the prices I've paid.

::Auto One - Newtown
$ 90.00 - T987 timing belt

::Camskill UK
$ 60.50 - Waterpump
$188.15 - Hydraulic Tensioner
$ 47.28 - Cambelt Center Idler Pulley
$ 37.82 - Cambelt Tensioner

Luckily I wasn't charged import duty on the camskills parts which has saved me some money. Not sure how much the labour will be. Planning on getting the work done in the coming week.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:12 am

damn i was quoted A$138 including postage for the waterpump from kempys!

And Dayco timing belt kit from Bursons for $229 which includes belt, idler, oil seat kit, and tensioner.

Havent got time to search for quotations from garages to fix them! but should be looking at at least $400 labour...

cb · Post by cb » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:11 am

What dayco belt is it? I need on and my mum works at bursons so I can get it cheap.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:34 am

The brand is Dayco. They have a timing belt kit for fto. you mum can easily source for it.
I still have the kit with me, couldn't find any mechanics who charge me less than $400...

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:00 am

I got a water pump from TLC Automotive for $88. Its a "Tru Flow" brand - part number TF4012.

And when doing the timing belt, its not always necessary to do the tensioners. First, check if they are ok. If they aint worn, dont replace 'em. Save yourself some money.

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:01 am

Oh, and Im not surprised they're asking $400 - I think thats cheap considering whats involved in the job. Its an ass.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:20 am

ya, $400 labour for replacing your own supplied timing belt kit and waterpump.
Alright then....i'll get it done.
Hehe, one mechanic said its an absolute nightmare for this service on a FTO. But i asked if he have done any FTO...NO. Alright, better leave him alone.
Just wondering, directing to sydney people, where do you service your FTO???

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:52 am

zuihoujueding wrote:The brand is Dayco. They have a timing belt kit for fto. you mum can easily source for it.
I still have the kit with me, couldn't find any mechanics who charge me less than $400...

you sure dayco make kits for GPX? i know they make it for GR but never seen a kit for the GPX

cb · Post by cb » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:16 am

JOeJOe wrote:
zuihoujueding wrote:The brand is Dayco. They have a timing belt kit for fto. you mum can easily source for it.
I still have the kit with me, couldn't find any mechanics who charge me less than $400...
you sure dayco make kits for GPX? i know they make it for GR but never seen a kit for the GPX

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... iming+belt

It took me forever but that one's for a GPX
PART No: KTBA087

But then it says this?

FTO Oct 1994 - Oct 1999, 2.0L, V6, 24V, DOHC, MPFI, GR, EngCode: 6A12, Import

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:24 am

Nup, for a GR - hence the same as non mivec HJ galant.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:28 am

Yup, i got the same part number: KTBA087
it says (Galant HJ 93-96 2.0L V6Eng6A12) on the box.

According from Burson, its suitable for GPX.