Timing Belt

[vmodi]

Local mechanic is asking $650 to change the timing belt, water pump, etc. including all parts and labor. Is this reasonable? Sounds expensive.

 

Thanks.

[Precise1]

If he uses quality parts and warranties it, yes, that is about right.

 

When I did mine, it was about $300 in parts but I replaced everything with Nissan parts...

 

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[olddirtyrake]

Sounds cheap to me, most quotes I've heard are around $700 for the timing belt alone. If you are ambitious you could tackle it yourself there's a very good write up by doctorbill. Can be done for around $100 if you do it yourself. Just think all of the alone time you would be able to spend with her.

[BIGPHIL]

http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=1056 --- for a full rebuild (I might do this one)

 

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1995/nissan/pathfinder/engine_mechanical/timing_belt_kit.html just randm stuff

 

I assume the first kit will work in my truck lol

Edited May 22, 2010 by BIGPHIL

[vmodi]

Sounds cheap to me, most quotes I've heard are around $700 for the timing belt alone. If you are ambitious you could tackle it yourself there's a very good write up by doctorbill. Can be done for around $100 if you do it yourself. Just think all of the alone time you would be able to spend with her.

 

Interesting, my local Nissan dealer quoted $500 for just the belt.

[Dowser]

Do it yourself.

 

Here's a few links to help you decide.

 

Doctor Bills Timing Belt Extravaganza

 

Swapdip's Movie.

 

The Movie has 2 parts. Excellent to watch.

 

 

Good luck.