Cam belt change Brisbane

Divo · Postby **Divo** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:34 pm

Hi

Just quoted $1000 to change cam belt, water pump, seals etc. seems steep to me.
(MX5 Plus).
Any suggestions for a good mechanic to do it cheaper in Brisbane Northside?
Maybe a good mobile guy as I could strip things down before he arrives?

Cheers

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:38 pm

MX5 Plus do quality work and (at least to me) are worth it.

What do you think it is worth?

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:00 pm

Go to a specialist, you'll pay that. Go to a local mechanic, you pay 75% of that. If you don't know of no one else that can do the work, then paying the extra is worth it.

Personally I think it is a little high. But then again you are paying for their experience/knowledge. not that it is a big deal on a water pump and timing belt change. Hopefully includes froont crank seal?

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:08 pm

Depending on the quality of parts and what is being specifically replaced parts would be $600, and labour the balance.

You should ask for a specific breakdown of that quote and compare part prices with a few online UK or USA shops to get a feel for how reasonable they are being. Labour should be around 4 hours and $100 per hour for experienced and busy mechanics is about right.

If you did it yourself (I did) it only cost me about $400 not inc labour.

G

brendanstacey · Postby **brendanstacey** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:40 pm

I just finished mine today. $250 for all the parts delivered from mx5parts uk (pump, seals etc) and free labour (myself - although time is money

).

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:39 am

Of course if the job gets done incorrectly, your crankshaft nose could get ruined in time and then you'd need a new crankshaft - $$$$. If I couldn't do it myself, I'd go to MX-5 Plus.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:38 am

it's not that far off the mark. Get some alternative quotes. I would not think about doing half the job yourself. A reputable mechanic / business will warrant their work. You can also ask MX Plus to give you some more info eg what make of water pump and timing belt they use.