Is the1.9 jtd 16v gt as specialist a job as a 3.2 or v6 with regards to the timing and use of camlock tools? Wondering if can get away with using local garage who charges very cheap hourly rate but is very competant. As it's the same engine as used it vauxhalls etc he may have the camlocks already if required?
Thanks, I know Paul well.. he is cheap at £270 including waterpump... but the local garage seem to have a fondness for my girlfriend and have only ever charged her parts, no labour costs on her previous car, an Astra .. so thinking they'll prob do the cambelt for very cheap too WIll check if he's done many of the 1.9's before but I'd guess so, they're a busy garage, and hopefully they have the camlock tools? Although the guide on alfaworkshop just talks about marking the belt up.. so.. not sure how essential it is?
It's a good question.. maybe not completely free, but rediculously cheap. Maybe £20 an hour.. he usually does it after normal opening hours and takes it home as pocket money. She was always broke before we met and he used to look after her as a friendly thing. Hopefully it's all above board :thumbs:
Had mine done at my local garage last week ( have used this garage for years ) £335 for all belts ,tensioners ,water pump and fresh MOT. Nearest Alfa garage quotes £480 for belt change!
think you only really need to lock the fuel pump off but its not essential , getting it done before it snaps is more important than the price of getting it done pal
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Alfa Romeo Forum
7.1M posts
216.7K members
Since 2001
The friendly Alfa Romeo Club - If you are looking to buy or you are already an Alfa Romeo owner, join alfaowner.com today to get the most from your ownership