Is $1525 a Fair price for Timing Belt/Water Pump?
#1
Is $1525 a Fair price for Timing Belt/Water Pump?
Hi Guys, I got a 04 A6 2.7T S-Line a year ago. Now it is 153K. I got a quote from a mechanic who used to be a lead tech at MB dealership. The message is pasted below. Do you think it is a fair price? I did my 97 A4 2.8Q 6 years ago, it was 800 labor only and the parts were not expensive at all.
"As far as the Timing belt and water pump it would be approximately $1525.00 + tax. This would include parts ( tensioner/belt/pulley/pump/coolant/gaskets, etc.) I would highly recommend doing these pulleys, and tensioners while we are in there. Let me know. "
thanks!
"As far as the Timing belt and water pump it would be approximately $1525.00 + tax. This would include parts ( tensioner/belt/pulley/pump/coolant/gaskets, etc.) I would highly recommend doing these pulleys, and tensioners while we are in there. Let me know. "
thanks!
#2
Hi Guys, I got a 04 A6 2.7T S-Line a year ago. Now it is 153K. I got a quote from a mechanic who used to be a lead tech at MB dealership. The message is pasted below. Do you think it is a fair price? I did my 97 A4 2.8Q 6 years ago, it was 800 labor only and the parts were not expensive at all.
"As far as the Timing belt and water pump it would be approximately $1525.00 + tax. This would include parts ( tensioner/belt/pulley/pump/coolant/gaskets, etc.) I would highly recommend doing these pulleys, and tensioners while we are in there. Let me know. "
thanks!
"As far as the Timing belt and water pump it would be approximately $1525.00 + tax. This would include parts ( tensioner/belt/pulley/pump/coolant/gaskets, etc.) I would highly recommend doing these pulleys, and tensioners while we are in there. Let me know. "
thanks!
#3
^^^^^
agreed. did mine (DIY) for about $600. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are confident in your wrenching abilities. Where are you located. Some areas have higher average costs for service than others. Average seems to be ~$1000 for the 2.7T
agreed. did mine (DIY) for about $600. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are confident in your wrenching abilities. Where are you located. Some areas have higher average costs for service than others. Average seems to be ~$1000 for the 2.7T
#4
I paid 899.00 + tax - 50.00 dollar coupon for my 2.8
here is the shop I used and their quote list. http://www.imolamotorsports.com/_roo...member_id=9999
here is the shop I used and their quote list. http://www.imolamotorsports.com/_roo...member_id=9999
#5
yeah 1500+ sounds a little pricy for a non-dealership mechanic.
My Dealership wanted 1700 for the entire timing belt change (pulleys, belts, thermostat, water pump, etc)
Independent shop wanted around 1200
DIY ended up being only 600 for the 4.2l
My Dealership wanted 1700 for the entire timing belt change (pulleys, belts, thermostat, water pump, etc)
Independent shop wanted around 1200
DIY ended up being only 600 for the 4.2l
#6
Hi Guys,
Thanks for your replies. I am in North Jersey. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic?
Thanks for your replies. I am in North Jersey. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic?
#7
North Jersey?!?!
As far as I am concerned you are golden
Edge Motors
107 Railroad Ave.
West Haverstraw NY, 10993
(845) 269-3846
check their website at edgemotors.com timing service listed 2.7T $749.99
gaskets and such would be additional, as needed.
I've never dealt with them personally but they have outstanding reviews on this, and other forums
As far as I am concerned you are golden
Edge Motors
107 Railroad Ave.
West Haverstraw NY, 10993
(845) 269-3846
check their website at edgemotors.com timing service listed 2.7T $749.99
gaskets and such would be additional, as needed.
I've never dealt with them personally but they have outstanding reviews on this, and other forums
#10
I've had mine done twice. Shop rate is 6 hours, + parts. Kits run about $400 but it can vary -- make sure it has all tensioners and good waterpump. Obviously dealer hourly rate is higher than indie and they mark up parts more. So around $1000 for an indie and $1200-1500 for a dealer. Of course, you are also in a high priced area.
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