Timing belt replacement costs
11-27-2000, 09:21 PM
#2
the job done at a nissan dealer will likely cost you close to $600.
it DOES take about 5 hours of labor to do..
when I bought my car, I made them change it as part of the signing contract.. the nissan shop did mine in 3-4 hours with two guys working on it.
it DOES take about 5 hours of labor to do..
when I bought my car, I made them change it as part of the signing contract.. the nissan shop did mine in 3-4 hours with two guys working on it.
11-28-2000, 09:18 PM
#4
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I just had it done at a very reputable dealer. It ran a bit over $400. The belt was about $25 rest labor.
Look over recent posts on the subject for other ideas. I changed the water pump, tensioner, frost plug, theromostat, radiator hoses, drive belts and coolant. Ran just parts more - same labor as just doing the belt.
Look over recent posts on the subject for other ideas. I changed the water pump, tensioner, frost plug, theromostat, radiator hoses, drive belts and coolant. Ran just parts more - same labor as just doing the belt.
12-03-2000, 10:44 PM
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I have recently acquired my 91 SE and the guy who sold it to me could not remember if he ever changed the damn belt.
I bought the car at 106K. I shopped around and could not find anyone cheaper than $400. The local Firestone place wanted $600!!!
Then, by luck, I found a Nissan factory trained mechanic who agreed to do it for $250 plus parts. The grand total came out to $398 because I had him replace the water pump and the 3 drive belts.
I insisted on using Nissan OEM parts but he used "Dayco" the belts (found in PeP Boys). He said they work fine.
For the water pump, he used a "Cardone" pump.
However, after this job was done, the car was idling a little rough (around 700 RPM). Especially when I put it in reverse. When I try to use the power windows (or put any sort of electrical load), the idle dips further down.
Does anyone know if this is a timing problem? I thought the timing was controlled by the computer.
I bought the car at 106K. I shopped around and could not find anyone cheaper than $400. The local Firestone place wanted $600!!!
Then, by luck, I found a Nissan factory trained mechanic who agreed to do it for $250 plus parts. The grand total came out to $398 because I had him replace the water pump and the 3 drive belts.
I insisted on using Nissan OEM parts but he used "Dayco" the belts (found in PeP Boys). He said they work fine.
For the water pump, he used a "Cardone" pump.
However, after this job was done, the car was idling a little rough (around 700 RPM). Especially when I put it in reverse. When I try to use the power windows (or put any sort of electrical load), the idle dips further down.
Does anyone know if this is a timing problem? I thought the timing was controlled by the computer.
12-03-2000, 10:53 PM
#6
Not sure, but one suggestion.....
I'd stick with <b>Nissan brand parts</b> above all when it comes to maintenece, personally on major things like a timing belt, messing up the timing belt can be a b*tch for your engine and definently your wallet!!
Originally posted by superdesi
I have recently acquired my 91 SE and the guy who sold it to me could not remember if he ever changed the damn belt.
I bought the car at 106K. I shopped around and could not find anyone cheaper than $400. The local Firestone place wanted $600!!!
Then, by luck, I found a Nissan factory trained mechanic who agreed to do it for $250 plus parts. The grand total came out to $398 because I had him replace the water pump and the 3 drive belts.
I insisted on using Nissan OEM parts but he used "Dayco" the belts (found in PeP Boys). He said they work fine.
For the water pump, he used a "Cardone" pump.
However, after this job was done, the car was idling a little rough (around 700 RPM). Especially when I put it in reverse. When I try to use the power windows (or put any sort of electrical load), the idle dips further down.
Does anyone know if this is a timing problem? I thought the timing was controlled by the computer.
I have recently acquired my 91 SE and the guy who sold it to me could not remember if he ever changed the damn belt.
I bought the car at 106K. I shopped around and could not find anyone cheaper than $400. The local Firestone place wanted $600!!!
Then, by luck, I found a Nissan factory trained mechanic who agreed to do it for $250 plus parts. The grand total came out to $398 because I had him replace the water pump and the 3 drive belts.
I insisted on using Nissan OEM parts but he used "Dayco" the belts (found in PeP Boys). He said they work fine.
For the water pump, he used a "Cardone" pump.
However, after this job was done, the car was idling a little rough (around 700 RPM). Especially when I put it in reverse. When I try to use the power windows (or put any sort of electrical load), the idle dips further down.
Does anyone know if this is a timing problem? I thought the timing was controlled by the computer.
12-04-2000, 04:10 PM
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$470
I needed a mechanic cuz I had a bad water pump and I figured that I might as well change the timing belt while I spending money. I tried goodyear and those motherf*$%^@s wanted $700, then I hit Firestone and they ended up wanting $670 so i went to my friendly local Nissan dealer and they changed my timing belt,my tensioner, and my water pump for $450 I couldn't belive that the dealer was the cheapest place in town and they washed my car while they had it for 4 hours.
12-04-2000, 04:25 PM
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Timing belt replacement & rough idle
Mine cost about $550 from local Nissan dealer, which included all belts, T-belt, tensioner water pump etc. I was surprised too to see that he did not tried to rob me. However, recently when I tried to get my exhaust studs replaced, he tried to charge me $2100. He said that I need both e-manifolds, y-pipe etc. I am still Pi**ed about it an complained to the service manager but nothing happened.
About the rough idle: I think you should check all vacuum hoses first. then I take it back to the guy and see what he says. Keep us posted so we know what was wrong with it.
MSK 90SE
About the rough idle: I think you should check all vacuum hoses first. then I take it back to the guy and see what he says. Keep us posted so we know what was wrong with it.
MSK 90SE
12-04-2000, 08:45 PM
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Belts
I paid $360.06 at Northwest Nissan (Lynnwood, WA) back in April '97 to do the timing belt and the three other drive belts on my car. Labor was $259.60, timing belt was $30.96, and the other belts were $13.66 each and rest in taxes.
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