Thursday, September 15, 2011

How much does it cost to change a timing belt at a local auto repair?

i ask this guy at this local auto repair and he told me it would cost you $500 for changing timing belt on your 92 camry
How much does it cost to change a timing belt at a local auto repair?
The Labor according to the Mitchell Labor guide to replace the Timing belt and the water pump is between 3.5 and 4 hours. So, If the labor rate in your Area is say 80.00 per hour, that is $320.00 plus the Belt, Water Pump and you should always replace the Tensioner for the Belt. So $450.00 to $500.00 sounds about right.
How much does it cost to change a timing belt at a local auto repair?
water pump, tensioner and pulleys should be checked as well. I never quote timing belt jobs without discussing the other components that usually are failing. 90% of the time, pulley bearings are noisy and some tensioners need to be replaced to insure you don't have premature failure and pay labor of R %26amp; R again. Water pump I agree with previous answer is a must. Don't skimp, and if you have a no tolerance engine, (valve to piston clearance) any failure will cost you big time $$$.

I would be in the $700.00 or so range with all quality components. Also, make sure the belt is OEM or highest quality. The extra cost is trivial compared to premature failure.
NO NO NO go to another garage and do not discuss the other mechanic ---- just ask for an estimate and then go to 4 or 5 more and see where you get the best price ---- not telling us the city that you live in is leaving out the price factor of labor -- like downtown NYC the price is about ok ... somewhere else not so good .... should be about 250.00 to 325.00 depends area ...
maybe little bit high (should be about $400 +/- $50). But make sure the price includes the WATER pump.





Good luck...



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The price also depends on the car. My Audi cost me $1350 at the dealer. My Civic cost me about $400 at a local shop.