more time spent removing the arch liners and alternator belt and pulley so you can remove the plastic covers. Actually changing and timing the belt , idlers and setting the tensioner really isn't time consuming. I would always advise change the water pump at the same time, that adds a bit of time to drain the system.
How Long To Change A Cam Belt?
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, Apr 18 2013 08:06 PM
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Posted 19 April 2013 - 08:55 AM
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Posted 19 April 2013 - 10:09 AM
ExactlyYou have a chain Baron...non?
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Posted 19 April 2013 - 02:46 PM
Westie did my cam belt with me helping (I held the spanners when he stopped using them), we also did the water pump and an oil filter / oil change as well even though it didnt really need it. Every 4 years the cam belt should be changed but as stated change the water pump as well.
TBH the whole change took us 7hrs (Westie is a top bloke and really knows his VXs, he is also anal about torque wrench settings and checking / replacing any nut or bolt he didnt like) 
There will be a club member in your area I am sure will help for a few beet tokens. 
There will be a club member in your area I am sure will help for a few beet tokens.
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 01:57 PM
I'm in the same situation. I called Drive at Bristol (My most local VXR approved Vauxhall garage) they also told me they will need it for 2 days. It must be a Vauxhall thing.
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 02:47 PM
Remember the person on the phone isnt the person doing the work. chances are they know fixtures nad fittings can be a pain and so will possibly be buying themselves some time too. better that than make promises they cant keep or worse still rushing the job.
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 02:48 PM
and actual book time is 1.7 hours
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 03:04 PM
Book time of 1.7 hours is stupidly optimistic.
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 06:55 PM
Bayliss actually had it done by 2pm (i.e. about 6 hours) so well done lads
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 08:45 PM
Baylis also quoted me £199 for a full service which I'm sure is less than they've quoted before. If that's correct and they honour the 25% service club discount then it'll be an extremely good deal!
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