I made an appointment to have this job done. My car has 83K mi. When the mechanic told me he would replace the tensioner , he also said he'd replace the dumper. What is a dumper?

 

I think he meant damper pulley. Here is his estimate:

Water Pump 85.00
Timing Belt 33.00
Tensioner 72.00
Damper Pulley 90.00
Ribbed Belt 18.00
V-Belt 10.00
Labor 280.00

He did not include seals or hoses, or G-12 antifreeze.

 

So what is the total damage going to be?

 

$588.00

This does not include antifreeze, seals and hoses if needed and sales tax.

 

im glad the place i bought mine from qouated me 385 to do it

 

That seems a little high, any other shops?

 

This shop is near by, and will let me wait. From the waiting area the work area is visible. About 2 years ago the dealer quoted me $1,100.

I'll post the actual bill after the job is completed on 4/11/05.

 

timing belt $33.40
water pump $81.70
tensioner $75.90
damper pulley $89.60
ribbed belt $18.50
V-belt $9.90
coolant $14.90
shop supplies $1.65
labor $330.00
tax $54.08

bottom line $709.63

he used yellow antifreeze which can replace any color antifreeze (global extended life)
all belts were conti
he let me watch him do the job
he gave me the old parts