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MG MGF Technical - I've just had a quote for cambelt change...

Hi,

I've just had a quote for a double cambelt change to included a new water pump and tensioner on my VVC �450 inclusive of VAT - this sounds quite reasonable to me - any comments?

Also, a full service would be �150 inclusive of VAT - this is an MG specialist garage in Streatham.

Simon
Simon S

For the work you've been quoted on, that seems reasonable - but why the water pump? Is their evidence of failure? Replacing the belt tensioner is probably a good precautionary measure.
Rob Bell

I recently paid around the same figure for roughly the same work at Techspeed, so the quote would seem sound enough.
Cannonball Bob

When I got my cam belt changed, I thought it was a good idea to replace the water pump.

Only �28, and when you're that far into the engine....

Neil H

Well yes and no, the pump is �30, fitting is about �5 (extra), but you need a coolant change which might not be req otherwise.
Will Munns

Thanks guys...

One more thing...will the radiator and under floor pipes be reaching the end of their life and will this be picked up in a service?
Simon S

If your changing the water you might as well change the pipes, ally pipes from Mike Satur or same again from MGR - will you still have the car in another 5 years?

This will add to the cost because they're not just clipped into position, but also they are not a stock part so order them in first.
Will Munns

This thread was discussed between 28/04/2005 and 29/04/2005

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