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Cambelt and Water Pump Cost to Renew
Dmns:
Popped in AKS today since mine needs cambelt done this year as as well, they said its around £400 all in so I think you cant find anywhere cheaper, as all other places quote around £400 (in London, might be cheaper else where) just for the labour.... which is stupid money. The only problem with AKS is that they are very busy, as always, so they dont take any bookings at the moment.
Lewo:
Rtec are showing as £475.
Octoparrot:
--- Quote from: Pudding on March 01, 2023, 12:21:15 pm ---AKS are expensive so I wouldn't take it there personally.
Any old garage can do it. Engine mount bracket removal is the faffiest part of the whole job. Once you're ready to install the belt and pullies etc, an 8 year old could do it.
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I agree, it's not particularly difficult or involved. Any reputable garage should be able to do it. Also there are loads of VAG specialists around that must have changed hundreds of them by now, taking it to a main dealer is madness.
pudding:
--- Quote from: Dmns on March 01, 2023, 03:04:28 pm ---Popped in AKS today since mine needs cambelt done this year as as well, they said its around £400 all in so I think you cant find anywhere cheaper, as all other places quote around £400 (in London, might be cheaper else where) just for the labour.... which is stupid money. The only problem with AKS is that they are very busy, as always, so they dont take any bookings at the moment.
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Either they are massively marking up their parts pricing, or taking a hit on the labour. At £400 'all in' (which assumes water pump and labour), something doesn't add up there.
https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/544-genuine-vag-cambelt-waterpump-kit-ea113-tfsi.html
Dmns:
Well you can get a kit from ebay for £200. Still, for someone like me who can't DIY, around £400 mark seems reasonable. Can't say the same about other places that want same money just for labour. Does it really take 4-5h to do it?
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