Cost of Major service & Timing belt change

[Loofer]

Just thought I would drop a post in about a cost of major service and timing belt change so people can use it as a benchmark/rough idea... especially when it comes to timing belt changes as that gets asked often here.

The garage I will be using is a local independant (non specialist) who I have used on several occasions. The owner/mechanic is trustworthy and competent.

Labour charge is £35/hr inc VAT

Parts bought (from VAG Parts)...
Oil sump plug/nut
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Green Temp Sender
Coolant level sensor/Reservour
Timing belt kit
Total £130

I anticipate the following costs
Comma PD oil £30
G12+ Coolant £10
Waterpump £30

Labour...
Cambelt change £100
Major Service £70

So all in all... for a major service with timing belt/waterpump change inc genuine VAG parts....£370

I'll be getting my MOT done at the same time so there'll be a multi-buy discount especially if I pay by cash

VW wanted £430 just for the Timing belt change alone. I know they have got a price match offer but I rather just stick to my local.

[Ben]

i've had my cam belt and waterpump changed and an MOT at the same time at a VW main dealer £383.33 all in.

they quoted me more so i said that i should of got my dad to bring it in as they keep cutting his bills in half for one reason or another.

so they helped me out.

[Loofer]

That's a really good price and very flexible of them.
There's always a level of discretion

[Loofer]

Went to my VW dealer today to order a Waterpump. £31 plus £40 surcharge (which they refund when you return old waterpump.

I read somewhere on this forum (or possibly another forum) that the original waterpump had plastic propellers which were prone to failure/melting. Apparently VW now do this part with brass propellers.

Asked at the parts desk and the chap said they have plastic propellers. Thye may have been brass previously but VW now use plastic to save on production costs.

So what is the case on this then?
Does anyone have the VW part number for my vehicle that will have brass propellers?
Can I get a decent one from GSF/Eurocarparts?
Am I worrying about plastic propellers unneccessarily?

[adamss24]

Went to my VW dealer today to order a Waterpump. £31 plus £40 surcharge (which they refund when you return old waterpump.

I read somewhere on this forum (or possibly another forum) that the original waterpump had plastic propellers which were prone to failure/melting. Apparently VW now do this part with brass propellers.

Asked at the parts desk and the chap said they have plastic propellers. Thye may have been brass previously but VW now use plastic to save on production costs.

So what is the case on this then?
Does anyone have the VW part number for my vehicle that will have brass propellers?
Can I get a decent one from GSF/Eurocarparts?
Am I worrying about plastic propellers unneccessarily?

Euro Car Pats do a water pump with brass impaller and is about 30-40£ including Vat.

[Eshrules]

Euro Car Pats do a water pump with brass impaller and is about 30-40£ including Vat.

as above, stuff VW, if i can avoid the main dealer, i do... always.

[RickT]

Went to my VW dealer today to order a Waterpump. £31 plus £40 surcharge (which they refund when you return old waterpump.

I read somewhere on this forum (or possibly another forum) that the original waterpump had plastic propellers which were prone to failure/melting. Apparently VW now do this part with brass propellers.

Asked at the parts desk and the chap said they have plastic propellers. Thye may have been brass previously but VW now use plastic to save on production costs.

So what is the case on this then?
Does anyone have the VW part number for my vehicle that will have brass propellers?
Can I get a decent one from GSF/Eurocarparts?
Am I worrying about plastic propellers unneccessarily?

Plastic propellers will last for around 100k miles.. (mind did)

Anyway.. OEM parts are plastic, The non OEM you have the option, platic or brass..

The Surcharge is normal on the water pump too from Audi/VW

Rick

[okiedokie]

Hi guys,

I'm new here, great forum, will definitely be posting and reading up on as much as I can. I'm a big lover of all things A4, especially the older ones that seem to last forever... my own A4 98 estate is in need of a cambelt change and service so this thread has come in handy.

Just a quick question as I'm not too mechanically minded. The guy at the garage said he needs to remove the whole front of the car to change the cambelt, I've been quoted £450 for the change. I know that's too much and I wondered what your advice would be? Shall I buy the kit myself and go to another garage? Does he have to remove the front or have I been bs'd from the off. If so. I'll go somewhere else.

Thank you for any answers!

[vwcabriolet1971]

If you change water pump at same time as the cambelt you shouldn't have any water pump failures. I haven't had a VW water pump failure in over 400,000 miles ( varous models ).

[vwcabriolet1971]

i know this is a old thread, but i just like to share my experience on my car... I just got my timing belt change for just $67. I just change it by myself, of course I have some guides for the repair... I got it from auto md how to replace a timing belt, it's a pretty easy step by step guide... and I just bought the timing belt on some aftermarket store online..pretty cheap and saves me a lot of money..

Your belt may be cheap now but it could be a very expensive belt if it breaks ! Best to stick with OEM belt suppliers ( & tensioners).