can anyone reccomend a decent (and non-extortionate) garage to replace my cambelt??

 

I live in Chester in the North West, but can travel a reasonable distance.

 

I've been quoted £250 + parts 'cash-in-hand' by a nearby garage which deals with performance cars (and has zed experience) but i'm not to sure...

 

Rich

AndyDuff near Preston and JeffTT in Tamworth are your main men ;)

 

Pete

Hey Rich!!

 

Ben and me are doing mine this Sunday at granny's in Warrington. I'm bunging Ben some cash for his time/expertise/tools etc and getting some parts from one of my distributors (timing belt, water pump, thermostat, alternator and air con belts, anti freeze).

 

Definately worth doing the whole shooting match while you're at it - shame to put it all back together and have the water pump go 100 miles later...

 

Let me know if you need some help with parts (me) or work (Ben)...

 

Ben - if you read this - hope you don't mind me offering your assistance!! PS all my bits are now here except the cam belt tensioner (mr Duff) and cylinder head connectors (collect on Fri)

 

Cheers!

 

RobH

BTW I had my cam belt done by Hartwell Nissan Chester 18 months ago for £270 ish including parts...

 

Having said that it appears to have slipped so I can't necessarily recommend them.

 

RobH

I got mine done by C&S in Wigan. Very good. It cost me £400 but I had waterpump auxilary belts and loads of seals done too.

 

I am sure he is cheaper for just the cambelt cost and labour.

 

 

My car never idled better after the change too.

 

 

C&S Woods

01942 892568

Ask for Phil

 

Stuart

Originally posted by RobH

Hey Rich!!

 

Ben and me are doing mine this Sunday at granny's in Warrington. I'm bunging Ben some cash for his time/expertise/tools etc and getting some parts from one of my distributors (timing belt, water pump, thermostat, alternator and air con belts, anti freeze).

 

Definately worth doing the whole shooting match while you're at it - shame to put it all back together and have the water pump go 100 miles later...

 

Let me know if you need some help with parts (me) or work (Ben)...

 

Ben - if you read this - hope you don't mind me offering your assistance!! PS all my bits are now here except the cam belt tensioner (mr Duff) and cylinder head connectors (collect on Fri)

 

Cheers!

 

RobH

 

Hmmmm, i was considering doing it myself - with some help from a friend. BUT, he's never done a zed before and he's been told it's a bit of a PITA. He's done his GTO no probs though.

 

Is there any chance i could pop up and have a gander on Sunday - get an idea of what i'd be gettin myself into...

 

Rich

No probs with me, Ben's gran is the only one likely to complain. We'll be getting an early start I think to make sure we get it all done on the day.

 

Should all be in bits by late morning.

 

Cheers!

 

RobH

i recommend c&s wood too, speak to phil, he'll sort you out

Rich,

 

Give me a bell on 01352 792709 or 01244 319411 for directions/times etc.

 

Cheers

 

RobH

Ok - I'll call you this afternoon when the boss is away!!

 

Rich