How much should it cost to replace the timing belt?
The average cost to replace a timing belt will be anywhere from $300 to $500 in total (more for larger cars, trucks, and SUVs). The timing belt itself will usually only cost less than $50 but the majority of a timing belt job is spent on labor. The cost of the labor will be anywhere from $250 to $450 or more.
Is replacing a timing belt worth it?
Although timing belts are critical, there’s no need to replace them regularly –unless explicitly recommended in your owner’s manual. Some automakers recommend changing a timing belt between 60,000 and 100,000, others don’t. Many of today’s timing belts can go 100,000 miles or more without needing to be replaced.
At what mileage does a timing belt need to be replaced?
That’s why highly rated auto mechanics recommend replacing it every 60,000 to 105,000 miles based on the vehicle’s factory recommended maintenance schedule, your individual driving habits and conditions as well as time before the belt breaks or has a catastrophic failure.
Does a Vauxhall Vectra have a Cambelt?
The Vauxhall Vectra has been a popular car on our roads ever since it was first launched in 1995. The recommended timing belt change interval is every 100,000 miles or 10 years and the engine has been identified as an interference type engine so, in the event of the timing belt failing, engine damage may occur.
Why is replacing a timing belt so expensive?
Why Is a Timing Belt Change Such an Expensive Service? The timing belt itself isn’t an expensive part. The time and labor are what make it so expensive. To get to the timing belt, the engine needs to be disassembled.
How many hours does it take to replace a timing belt?
Replacing the timing belt is an expensive service. It is an intricate, labor-intensive process that can take 4–8 hours, depending on the vehicle. But replacing the timing belt before it breaks will prevent engine damage and save you money in the long run.
Can a timing belt last 300000 miles?
No, timing belts won’t last this long. Change them on-time and don’t skimp on this. Most engines today are “interference” engines, meaning if the timing belt does break the engine destroys itself.