V6 Cambelt change

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V6 Cambelt change

Post by baosmith » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:27 pm

hi all. Does anyone know of a reliable garage in Salisbury(ish) area to change a cambelt and camshaft seals. Imperial Cars (originally converted mine) have quoted £450 plus VAT. Is this a reasonable rate do you reckon ?

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Re: V6 Cambelt change

Post by haydn callow » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:53 pm

Sounds o.k. give discount trucks @ newbury a ring for a price
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Re: V6 Cambelt change

Post by flossie » Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:08 pm

Yep try Discount Trucks too I'm pretty certain it'll be around that price rather than plus VAT ...
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Re: V6 Cambelt change

Post by New Forest Terrier » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:50 pm

If you are thinking about a LPG conversion, AJC in Hythe are excellent. Combining that with the seals and timing belt could be a better deal than doing both seperately.

They have a lot of experience with petrol Bongo's and did a really top notch job converting my Bongo.
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Re: V6 Cambelt change

Post by Simon Jones » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:56 pm

I took mine to Allans in Plymouth and paid a similar amount. If thats a bit far, then try Discount Trucks in Newbury as they also have a lot of V6 experience. Again, I seem to recall similar sort of price. It is a pig of a job and will take the best part of a day to do.
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Re: V6 Cambelt change

Post by baosmith » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:28 am

Many thanks all, much appreciated.
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