EEEK! timing belts $$$$

[Umai Naa!!]

Cheers, Jmac.

I'll use the company phone and do some ringing around and see what I can dig up

[gareth_oau]

a large chunk of the cost is the parts.

as an alternative, think about getting a belt kit from ECS

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_IV--1.8T/Maintenance/Engine/Timing_Belt_Kits/

then ask your local mechanical for an 'instal-only' quote

[Mitchy G]

the general idea i got from owen at VW was about 400 for parts and about 400 for labour. just as a general over the phone quote. seems reasonable enough to me and i was extremely happy with their work last time and they did quote higher than i paid, i think im going to avoid the hassle and go with VW in geelong.

thanks for all your help guys

[Manaz]

ECS have three different brands of metal impellor water pump (all OEM manufacturers for VAG). Plus VW/Audi brand one with the plastic impellor for three times the price!

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_IV--1.8T/Engine/Cooling/Water_Pump/