Thursday, June 2, 2011

Is this quote "sound" for a timing belt replacement on an 02 Jetta 2.0?

Hey everyone--



I am getting ready to replace my timing belt (80k), and I got quotes from several places. How much would you pay to get the job done?

The dealership quotes 795 with the belt, tensioner, water pump, and an oil change, where an independent mechanic quotes that he'd do the water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, coolant flush, tensioner for 650. Is this good, or can it be better?Is this quote %26quot;sound%26quot; for a timing belt replacement on an 02 Jetta 2.0?
That sounds like a decent deal. You probably don't need a serpentine belt though so ask if he can lower the price for that. Most of the time when the serpentine belt goes it'll squeal.Is this quote %26quot;sound%26quot; for a timing belt replacement on an 02 Jetta 2.0?
the dealer will charge you an arm and a legg you can try a regular service station like easy lube or jiffy lube to do it and you can get the parts yourself from Kragen or Autozone. the belt itself should be around $30-40 and the labor should be around 100-150, but if you change your timing belt I suggest you change the water pump as well the labor shouldnt be that different (water pump is located in the middle of the timing belt) and since you have to chamge the water pump at some point anyway you can save on the labor cost. the pump itself is around $100-150

check for the prices at: http://shop.oreillyauto.com/PartTypes.asIs this quote %26quot;sound%26quot; for a timing belt replacement on an 02 Jetta 2.0?
LISTEN GIRLFRIEND!!! DO IT!!!! I just had my timing belt go (at 125K) after being an idiot and not getting it done sooner - like you are. The quote sounds a little high BUT based on my very latest experience it is necessary...dealerships are higher but supposedly better at fixing VW's. I'd try looking all over VW.com and ask the service counter about discounts--look at dealership website/newspapers/etc. I get service stuff in the mail a lot. Sign up for everything and register your VW online.Is this quote %26quot;sound%26quot; for a timing belt replacement on an 02 Jetta 2.0?
This is a good deal. I spent close to $1000, for my Audi timing belt change, that included a H20 pump, coolant, thermostat, rollers, and tensioner.