Timing belt needing replaced

1. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

   #1 31st August 2009, 16:11

   Hey all, my Saxo is sitting at 66'000 and seemingly I found out today the belt needs replaced every 60'000 . I'm slightly worried about that since the garage I got the car from said fudge all about that but anyway. I live in Edinburgh and I have been recommended to go to Peugoet Ecosse in Bo'ness. Sounds pretty good as their website saids alot about them etc but wondering what my other options are as in where I can go. My local doesn't do timing belts. Whats the price I should be paying to get it changed? Any help would be great, cheers
   
   James
2. 23carragold Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4861

   #2 31st August 2009, 16:16

   If your getting it changed, get the water pump changed with it as it runs off the timing belt. A good price is around 100-140, i paid 130 and got the water pump changed along with new coolant too, hope that helps. Although you can buy timing belt kits online if you want to supply them yourself to the garage.
3. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

   #3 31st August 2009, 16:20

   Ye I was wondering how much as the garage in Bo'ness said 120 so I suppose thats not too bad really. Seems alot to a student lol.
4. user_32403 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 KDY Posts: 1156 Saxo VTR (R Reg)

   #4 31st August 2009, 16:24

   Cheaper than a new engine and fitting tho if it needs done dont skimp would get it done
5. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

   #5 31st August 2009, 16:25

   Yep exactly. Thanks for the input lads, I will get it done soon
6. moxy89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Southampton Posts: 8188 Astra vxr with added boost

   #6 31st August 2009, 17:05

   on my 1.1 i got mine done.... was repaced at 30k 40 and and then at 80k, but changed everything,,, headgasket timing belt alternator belt, water pump, themosat spark plugs oil for £100 and i puurchased the parts
7. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #7 31st August 2009, 17:41

   60-80k is teh time to have it done. So I wouldn't be panicking at 66k. My 1.1 is on 81k and I'm gonna do the belt before I get rid of it.
8. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

   #8 31st August 2009, 18:11

   Ok thanks for that. Rather get it done though as a precaution but my mind is a bit more settled lol cheers
9. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #9 31st August 2009, 18:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by GTJames Ok thanks for that. Rather get it done though as a precaution but my mind is a bit more settled lol cheers

   I'd understand being worried if the belt snapping was going to cost a grand or more for an engine replacement, but people struggle to give away VTR engines anymore so I wouldn't be over panicing.
10. boabVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 isle of bute Posts: 585 project saxo vts, escort gti,

    #10 31st August 2009, 18:56

    if you change it youself it will cost you buttons. just mark the timing and remember to replace the water pump while your doing it its quite simple.
11. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #11 31st August 2009, 19:02

    it cost me 180 quid for service and cambelt
12. boabVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 isle of bute Posts: 585 project saxo vts, escort gti,

    #12 31st August 2009, 19:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxovtsmad it cost me 180 quid for service and cambelt

    ooft you got robbed did they kick you in the shin aswell
13. Kev_Vtec Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 norfolk Posts: 3116 my drifter M3 rep :D saxo vts eh glad its gone,

    #13 31st August 2009, 19:10

    i know a good cheap place he done my vts. done headgasket,timing belts etc etc
14. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #14 31st August 2009, 19:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by boabVTR ooft you got robbed did they kick you in the shin aswell

    that included everything mate and needed new pads all round
15. boabVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 isle of bute Posts: 585 project saxo vts, escort gti,

    #15 31st August 2009, 19:23

    oh i see. i wouldnt put any car into a garage where i stay (unless for mot). even then i grudge giving the bas*ards money
16. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #16 31st August 2009, 19:27

    he is a friend of the family and i know he would not rip me off
17. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #17 31st August 2009, 20:41

    i'll do belt change for £40
18. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

    #18 1st September 2009, 15:17

    Lol thank you for the offer but your a bit away mate.
19. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #19 2nd September 2009, 21:25

    only a couple hours, would cost a tank of fuel to get here and back.
20. fastroadkid69 Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 chesterfield. tupton Posts: 1501 saxo vtr escort rs

    #20 3rd September 2009, 22:11

    ile pay you 40 quid to do my cambelt, its a vtr, i live in chesterfield though, so not sure how much it will cost you in petrol to get here, but we will sort a price out buddy, let me no if you can do it. cheers.
21. saxohull Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Hull Posts: 169 S1 106 Xsi running 148whp

    #21 7th September 2009, 00:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by williamsvts i'll do belt change for £40

    How much to do a cambelt and lower a vtr?
22. edindude Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 edinburgh Posts: 265 saxo sx 1.1i fiesta flame 1.4

    #22 7th September 2009, 01:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by GTJames Hey all, my Saxo is sitting at 66'000 and seemingly I found out today the belt needs replaced every 60'000 . I'm slightly worried about that since the garage I got the car from said fudge all about that but anyway. I live in Edinburgh and I have been recommended to go to Peugoet Ecosse in Bo'ness. Sounds pretty good as their website saids alot about them etc but wondering what my other options are as in where I can go. My local doesn't do timing belts. Whats the price I should be paying to get it changed? Any help would be great, cheers James

    i looked at edinburgh car care and it seemed good untill i went down to find a few jam rolls (poles) in a wee garage that didnt seem all that well equiped
23. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

    #23 7th September 2009, 11:50

    Lol ye if you ever want anything done our man in the Ferry (East Coast tyres) is the man for the job but he doesn't do timing belts as it takes too long.
24. Kev_Vtec Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 norfolk Posts: 3116 my drifter M3 rep :D saxo vts eh glad its gone,

    #24 7th September 2009, 11:52

    smiley auto care is mint
25. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

    #25 7th September 2009, 11:55

    £78 for a service, includes filters, oil, and spark plugs plus all the checks ie brakes, joints etc.