Cambelt Change

[jcol]

My 2002 1.9 TDI is due a cambelt change in a few months time, so now exploring where to get it done. A ford garage quoted £735! Then said that under motorcraft it could be £500. That is using ford parts. Question, are non ford parts ok to use, and if so any particular ones? Also how much should

I be paying for the fit. Is it a fit that any garage should be able to do? Thanks for any advice, it is 120,000 mile change

[chromedome]

Also why everything is stripped down it's advisable to change the water pump at the same time. A Ford Dealer will rip you off. Do you know anyone who works at your local Ford garage. I got it done, with genuine parts and water pump, by a friendly mechanic for £200.

[jcol]

No,but wish I did! I live in the London area but spend time in suffolk if anyone recommend someone?

[Bigjeeze]

I would firstly go on line & check out GSF and Euro Car parts - the best quality kit including water pump would be around £120.00.  You definitely don't need to use "genuine" ford parts - particularly as they would buy them from VW the manufacturer.

 

Labour rates will vary widely but check out your local garages.

 

It is a time consuming job but not difficult, if you are reasonably OK with working on engines .

[xavier]

If you don't feel up to doing it yourself, try and source a local garage that specialises in german / VW cars, rather than a Ford specialist. Shop around for a good price, for a 13 year old car I wouldn't be using a main dealer. Though would be interesting to know what VW would quote!

[jcol]

Thanks for your help...much appreciated! Another query, what else does an interim service involve in addition to an oil change? Fords do it for £125 ...is that a good price?

[xavier]

You should be able to find out on line. I suspect that the most expensive bit is the oil change, the rest is likely to be top up washer fluid / check tyre pressures etc. I have the feeling you're a new galaxy owner so save the money for the cam belt change, or whatever else needs done in the interim. I was quoted around £350 for cam belt and water pump when I asked about mine last time it was in getting some work done. I thought that was pricey to be honest. Another option is a mobile mechanic, as the cam belt change is something that can be done on your drive.