Originally posted by lucgirl79
I called a few shops in the area and many of them are quoting $300-$350 for timing belt change alone. It was also suggested that I replace the water pump and valve cover gasket. Are those two necessary? If I need the extra two done, I was quoted $650.
The first price sounds in the range, but the second price sounds too high. For more than $150 less, I had my waterpump, and all the other belts changed at the same time along with a valve adjustement. They shouldnt really be charging you extra labor for the other stuff since the timing belt install requires getting at the water pump, thats why most people say you should change it at the same time along with the timing belt and other belts. Most of the charge for doing a timing belt is labor. A timing belt itself only costs about $60.