Quote:$500 to replace timing belt. Fair price?

The local shop said about $500. Give or take. hmmm....At first he said "nope-won't do it" Said he loses money on them. Apparently he adjusted his price to make sure he wouldn't lose money this time... :wink:

[chronic139]

Its not all that hard. Unless your belt is broken. if not it can be done for A LOT cheaper. Where do you live?

[DOHCRagtopguy]

I just got mine done and the total cost was around $650, including new pulleys and tensioner. If you keep the old pullys and stuff, around $500 sounds fair.

I live in central lower Michigan. Sanford to be exact. Belt is not broken.Actually i have not even inspected it yet. Car has 49,000 miles. Can you tell me what I should look for when I look at it? :?: