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Afternoon all.
I've recently bought a '53 Astra SXi. It has 55k on the clock, and doesn't seem to have had the timing belt changed. So as prevention is cheaper than the cure, I'm looking to get it changed.
I've looked around the internet and e-mailed a few mobile mechanics/garages (those advertising on the likes of Gumtree, as well as those with Yell pages). Only one has replied, and they don't offer that service.
So, roughly how much am I looking at to get it changed, and if necessary the water pump as well? It's the Z18XE engine. Am I right in thinking that at 9 years old, it's way overdue? (The service manual states 60k miles/6 years, whichever is soonest)
Thanks.
Just a thought....how difficult is a DIY cambelt change?
I've recently bought a '53 Astra SXi. It has 55k on the clock, and doesn't seem to have had the timing belt changed. So as prevention is cheaper than the cure, I'm looking to get it changed.
I've looked around the internet and e-mailed a few mobile mechanics/garages (those advertising on the likes of Gumtree, as well as those with Yell pages). Only one has replied, and they don't offer that service.
So, roughly how much am I looking at to get it changed, and if necessary the water pump as well? It's the Z18XE engine. Am I right in thinking that at 9 years old, it's way overdue? (The service manual states 60k miles/6 years, whichever is soonest)
Thanks.
Just a thought....how difficult is a DIY cambelt change?