Cambelt etc costs?

Bashy · Apr 19th, 2021, 09:32

Hi folks, my belts are due, both cam and aux, how much should I be expecting to pay from an independent for the job, please?

stuart bowes · Apr 19th, 2021, 10:15

at a bosch branded place last year:
https://mercurycars.co.uk/servicerepair/volvo/

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showp...7&postcount=16

js90 · Apr 19th, 2021, 11:33

2.0D, so not sure how different that makes the labour... but I paid (ex. VAT):

Cam belt kit - £96
Aux belt - £16

Labour - £110

Kev0607 · Apr 19th, 2021, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Bashy

Hi folks, my belts are due, both cam and aux, how much should I be expecting to pay from an independent for the job, please?

My local independent charged £175 plus VAT to fit the cam belt (that includes parts & labour).

I did the aux belt & tensioner myself at a later date. The tensioner was £60 & the belt was around £30. My D5 (P3 shape) has an extra belt for the air con, that was around £20 (Genuine Volvo parts). I think yours only has one aux belt being a P2 shape.

I reckon you'd be looking around £300.

old onions · Apr 19th, 2021, 15:34

I think the parts are pretty standard for the cam belt , aux belt and tensioner at around £185 for Volvo/Gates genuine items

The difference is price will be down to the labour rate at the garage you use. Mine indy ( in S London) say it is about 2 hours+/- so I am allowing £160 @ £80/hr

Bashy · Apr 20th, 2021, 04:00

Thanks guys, much appreciated

Simmy · Apr 20th, 2021, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev0607

My local independent charged £175 plus VAT to fit the cam belt (that includes parts & labour).

I did the aux belt & tensioner myself at a later date. The tensioner was £60 & the belt was around £30. My D5 (P3 shape) has an extra belt for the air con, that was around £20 (Genuine Volvo parts). I think yours only has one aux belt being a P2 shape.

I reckon you'd be looking around £300.

which independant did you use kev ? im in north manchester thanks

Roy V70 850 · Apr 20th, 2021, 12:06

Got mine done in December from local garage, cost £340. Thought it was a little on the high side, but didn't fancy working on the car in December.

Changed the aux belt, alternator,air cond and aux pulleys myself. Didn't change the tensioner pulley because it seemed ok, wondering whether I should have now since everyone talks about changing it.

Kev0607 · Apr 20th, 2021, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Simmy

which independant did you use kev ? im in north manchester thanks

Hallmark in Stockport.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy V70 850

Got mine done in December from local garage, cost £340. Thought it was a little on the high side, but didn't fancy working on the car in December.

Changed the aux belt, alternator,air cond and aux pulleys myself. Didn't change the tensioner pulley because it seemed ok, wondering whether I should have now since everyone talks about changing it.

Its definitely worth replacing the tensioner.

You've got new belts. It'd be such a shame for the old tensioner to pack in & potentially cause serious engine damage.

cheshired5 · Apr 20th, 2021, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Roy V70 850

Didn't change the tensioner pulley because it seemed ok, wondering whether I should have

Yes.
Belts don't just snap and fail.
Belt failures are caused by failed pulleys so you change everything then it's good for 6-10 years depending on your D5 version and mileage over the coming years.

Do the alternator clutch pulley too for completeness.
Often overlooked yet responsible for many D5 deaths.

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old onions Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 16:06 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Greenwich, London	I think the parts are pretty standard for the cam belt , aux belt and tensioner at around £185 for Volvo/Gates genuine items The difference is price will be down to the labour rate at the garage you use. Mine indy ( in S London) say it is about 2 hours+/- so I am allowing £160 @ £80/hr __________________ Andy G 2006 V70 SE 2.4 Manual

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Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Thanks guys, much appreciated __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

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js90 VOC Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 06:50 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Gloucester	2.0D, so not sure how different that makes the labour... but I paid (ex. VAT): Cam belt kit - £96 Aux belt - £16 Labour - £110

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Roy V70 850 Much too Senior Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 10:42 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Stockport	Got mine done in December from local garage, cost £340. Thought it was a little on the high side, but didn't fancy working on the car in December. Changed the aux belt, alternator,air cond and aux pulleys myself. Didn't change the tensioner pulley because it seemed ok, wondering whether I should have now since everyone talks about changing it.

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