Cam Belt Renewal
30 replies
Tinwheeler replied on 23/12/2021 08:56
SeasideBill replied on 23/12/2021 11:29
cyberyacht replied on 23/12/2021 12:16
greylag replied on 23/12/2021 14:47
EmilysDad replied on 23/12/2021 15:07
Posted on 23/12/2021 12:16 by cyberyachtI had a full service and cam belt change back in March at a commercial vehicle garage and it was just shy of £800 in total. That's on an A Class with its customary "letter box" bonnet!
replied on 23/12/2021 15:31
SeasideBill replied on 23/12/2021 16:56
EmilysDad replied on 23/12/2021 18:12
Posted on 23/12/2021 15:31 byAbroken belt can wreck the engine so it cannot be ignored.Glad ours are chain driven.
Posted on 23/12/2021 18:12
I realise that very few, if any engines are safe these days in the event of a cam belt snapping, however there are various set ups, some easier than others ... and not all water pumps are cam belt driven, some are still driven by a 'fan belt'. But even so, £800 seems to be a lot .... maybe it's because they are something I'd probably do myself.
EmilysDad replied on 23/12/2021 18:15
Posted on 23/12/2021 16:56 by SeasideBillAbout right in my experience, £500 for a cambelt/water pump and £300 for a full major service from a dealer.
Takethedogalong replied on 23/12/2021 18:25
Posted on 23/12/2021 18:25
We have had our cam belt replaced twice on our VW T4, cam belt, water pump and labour came to around £400 each time. Quality parts as well. We use a trusted, independent garage who do all the work on our MH, so I would shop around, steer clear of dealerships if possible and if you can read feedback if it’s available. It’s not something we ignore, it’s done as recommended. No idea where you are Greylag, but that’s a garage in South Yorks. We use then for other vehicles as well.
greylag