joe sharpe Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 i was wondering if anyone could help with some idea on the price that a garage will charge to replace a timing belt on my h reg 200tdi discovery,as i dont feel confident enough to tackle that job . cheers joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Parts are about £50 and about 4 hours labour at whatever their labour rates are. Around £250 if you're lucky. L/R dealer will do it for about £580 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 On a vehicle of that age it's basically uneconomical to get it done at a garage, if I was you I'd have a go myself - no better way to learn than trying! Either that or I'd be lazy and leave it a bit longer (then probably a bit longer) With the hope that when it does go snap that a. I'm not too far away and b. that it will only do minor damage, and c. that if it does do major damage I should be able to pick up another 200tdi for about £250. The only thing that would make it really worthwhile would be if you need to rely on the vehicle. All my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I charge £150 for a 300tdi and £180 for a 200 - the 200 is a bit more involved, water pump etc and you need to top-up the coolant once everything is all back together. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comical Engineer Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I charge £150 for a 300tdi and £180 for a 200 - the 200 is a bit more involved, water pump etc and you need to top-up the coolant once everything is all back together.Lee Could you move to Cheshire & do mine please Lee! I've been quoted £250 for the 300tdi from an independent and £300 from an indie specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Could you move to Cheshire & do mine please Lee!I've been quoted £250 for the 300tdi from an independent and £300 from an indie specialist. If your ever on the Isle of Wight I'll pop one on for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8CAMEL Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 any one know someone in the DT9 ( dorset,sherborne area) that could do this for me 300TDI auto discovery at this sort of price. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 any one know someone in the DT9 ( dorset,sherborne area) that could do this for me 300TDI auto discovery at this sort of price. paul Paul, If you fancy a trip over to Somerset anytime I'll do it for you. I can maybe get his Royal Hairiness the Lovejoy to come over and drink my coffee while he takes the mick help.... How's things with you...? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrFrog Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Been quoted £200 by one independent, and £300 by another who quickly said that the price would increase if any bolts were stuck. Quite a difference in price for 15 miles as the crow flies. This is for a defender with a 200tdi. Ended up buying the bits and the tools I didn't have that made the job easier (viscous fan spanner, locking kit, bendy torque wrench) and a second hand radiator for £25 rather than a brand new one, cost me less than £200 all in and I have shiny new tools in my toolbox. Depending on what tools you have already, it could cost you more or less. The change engine theory works too, as long as the timing belt in the new engine has been changed recently It really isn't that difficult a job if you are moderately mechanically minded and don't mind following instructions carefully. Mine took a fair bit of time due to the radiator's condition and difficult bolts to remove though, so be prepared to invest time and effort into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8CAMEL Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Paul,If you fancy a trip over to Somerset anytime I'll do it for you. I can maybe get his Royal Hairiness the Lovejoy to come over and drink my coffee while he takes the mick help.... How's things with you...? Matt cheers matt might well take you up on that once i have sorted out the other probs busy at the mo currently working in birmingham so away all week hence not really got the time to do things like this paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi, I was quoted £450 + parts + vat. I thought I might be buying another disco for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe sharpe Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 i was wondering if anyone could help with some idea on the price that a garage will charge to replace a timing belt on my h reg 200tdi discovery,as i dont feel confident enough to tackle that job .cheers joe. well had belt kit put on today well chuffed only £100.00 only a couple of jobs left to do now cheers for all the help i have received since joining the forum cheers joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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