how much to pay for a timing belt change in the UK

wildatheart · Post by **wildatheart** » 04 Apr 2005, 05:07

Hi there -

I just wondered if anyone here has had their timing belt changed recently, and how much it cost to have done.

thanks!

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 04 Apr 2005, 05:30

My independent mechanic here in the US charges $250 (about

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 04 Apr 2005, 14:43

What needs to be known first is the year and mileage of the car. An 850 or early 70 series has a change of belts at 70K and if at 140 add a hydraulic tensionerahd idler pulley. The more recent vehicles have a belt change at 105K and need the mechanical tensioner at the same time. A friend was quoted by a Volvo dealer about $600 for his V70

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 04 Apr 2005, 16:10

Had a 1997 V70 2.5T done at 80000 and cost

wildatheart · Post by **wildatheart** » 05 Apr 2005, 08:16

thanks for the info guys - very helpful.

Mine's a '94 850 with 150000 miles on the clock.