Current costs for timing belt, tensioner,WP seals etc?
08-21-2009, 02:33 AM
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IMO: A basic timing belt job - the minimum parts below - will take 8 to 10 hours at a well-equipped shop. Factor in a broken water pump bolt, a sprocket or three, checking cam timing before and/or after, and a couple or five WYAIT(*) items and a good range is 10 to 18 hours for a complete and methodical job.
(*) For instance: it only takes a few minutes to change the power steering hoses on the fluid reservoir - that are leaking most of the time - while you're doing a belt job. But, 15 minutes here and 15 minutes there can add up.
So, assuming shop rates between $90 and $140 a realistic range is $1000 to $2500. You do, of course, need to gain some idea of what you are actually paying for though.
The minimum list of timing belt parts must also include:
2 x Idler Carrier Bushings - $36
Idler Roller - $50?
Main Roller - $75?
But, the minimum kit - conti belt, rebuilt WP, tensioner (boot, clamp, gasket, o-ring) bushings and both rollers is about $400. And add in $20 or so JIC for new fasteners. And on pre-S4s, a new pivot bolt should be installed too.
Every other belt (assuming 40k mile per belt) you're looking at $300 or so for sprockets.
I heard the same from plenty of folks around here. One guy I know was quoted $3000 to check and set the belt tension.
Another guy was told by a Porsche Service Manager: "We don't like to work on 928s because they tend to fall apart when we put them on a lift."
Bottom line is that the average Porsche dealer doesn't want 928 business.
(*) For instance: it only takes a few minutes to change the power steering hoses on the fluid reservoir - that are leaking most of the time - while you're doing a belt job. But, 15 minutes here and 15 minutes there can add up.
So, assuming shop rates between $90 and $140 a realistic range is $1000 to $2500. You do, of course, need to gain some idea of what you are actually paying for though.
If you do the work your self...
Timing belt..........................$40.00
Water pump.......................$120.00
Tentioner rebuild ket............$20.00
flywheel lock.......................$75.00
Prices are per my 50 year old memory and these are the min parts required. This list assumes cam gears and oil gear are good to go.
Timing belt..........................$40.00
Water pump.......................$120.00
Tentioner rebuild ket............$20.00
flywheel lock.......................$75.00
Prices are per my 50 year old memory and these are the min parts required. This list assumes cam gears and oil gear are good to go.
2 x Idler Carrier Bushings - $36
Idler Roller - $50?
Main Roller - $75?
But, the minimum kit - conti belt, rebuilt WP, tensioner (boot, clamp, gasket, o-ring) bushings and both rollers is about $400. And add in $20 or so JIC for new fasteners. And on pre-S4s, a new pivot bolt should be installed too.
Every other belt (assuming 40k mile per belt) you're looking at $300 or so for sprockets.
Another guy was told by a Porsche Service Manager: "We don't like to work on 928s because they tend to fall apart when we put them on a lift."
Bottom line is that the average Porsche dealer doesn't want 928 business.
