Recommendations in Dorset/Somerset for D24TIC cambelt job?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by AllHailKingVolvo

Thankyou so much, all. Apologies for the delayed reply, just days after had I got the car home I found myself in hospital having lost some sight in my left eye...after a bit of digging, the docs found I had a Streptococcus blood infection, which due to being undiagnosed for months had caused endocarditis, early stage rheumatic heart disease and a brain abscess, along with my crocked left eye.

Not the news I was expecting! After just shy of a month in hospital hooked up to nuclear strength IV antibiotics, they sent me home a couple of days ago, albeit with another month of outpatient IV treatment daily. It's great to be home and amongst the family (and of course the Volvos!!) though and I'm finally back to business car wise now...

I got a couple of quotes for the full change on the D24TIC, with water pump, tensioners etc included. A local independent Volvo specialist quoted me £700, and my nearest main dealer (who I have a good relationship with an often buy parts from) wanted £1050.

Both seem a little steep to me. I'm going to go after some more quotes shortly and chase up the names you guys very kindly mentioned in this thread!

Thanks again
Phil

Wow!

Sorry to hear you've been under the weather Phil (award for understatement of the year goes to me!) but i'm pleased to hear you're on the road to recovery now!

Just go careful of that ticker, any numbness, pins/needles, chest pains, shortness of breath, dizziness or similar unexplained symptoms, get yourself checked out by your vet ASAP, they'd rather check you out for a false alarm than have you check out permanently and i'm sure you and your family feel the same!

[jpliddy]

hi good to here you are on the road to recovery .
so i have just looked on the BRICKWERKS website and i see all the parts for cam belt job for less than £ 200 . included is . cam belt.injection pump belt. idler roller.cam belt tensioner. water pump. and 2 auxiliary belts for power steering and alternator . they sell all premium parts . but are under the VW LT range . as you know its a VW LT so the parts will match if you select the correct engine they will guide you via email or i can help
regards jim