anyone do timing belt's in south west!

1. user_56637 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Birmingham Posts: 76 Saxo vtr && civic lsi ;)

   #1 26th February 2013, 07:16

   basically my old man needs his timing belt changed on his vtr.! i have experience in cars but not done timing belts yet so wouldnt want to risk it!...
   
   we in weston-super-mare area. i phoned a few garages and they want loads money for a job that takes less than half hour!
2. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #2 27th February 2013, 11:26

   Pretty sure there is a decent guide for the 8v on here if you search.
   Its honestly an easy job, just take your time and double check the timing if you're not sure.
   16v engines are a little more involved but still simple compared to some cars!
3. williamanderson31 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Bourne, Lincs/Hatfield Posts: 829 Renault Megane 1.9Dci

   #3 27th February 2013, 11:47

   As Dan said, it is honestly really easy - I had never done one before and followed the Haynes manual and it was really simple to do. My car has done about 10k miles since with no problems so it was obviously done alright
   Just get the bits and give it a go - as long as you lock off the flywheel and cam pulley, I can't see that you can go wrong!
4. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #4 27th February 2013, 12:02

   if you know it takes half and hour why not do it yourself?
   The only time consuming part is taking the cam belt cover off.
5. Psycho18 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 west Mids Posts: 1775 Mk1 White VTS

   #5 27th February 2013, 12:08

   i paid 180 for 16v cambelt kit and waterpump (fitted). Shouldn't be anymore than 150 for the 8v.