Ford Ecoboost Cambelt change Central Scotland

Ford Ecoboost Cambelt change Central Scotland

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GRC70

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137 posts

178 months

Friday 15th December 2023
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Hello all, looking for recommendations for somewhere in the central belt to do the cambelt and waterpump change on a 1.0 Fiesta Ecoboost. Been quoted £1450 by Ford but windering if there are any independents that do a lot of these at a lower cost? Thanks

8bit

5,003 posts

162 months

Friday 15th December 2023
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Holy st, £1450 just to change the cambelt? WTF is it made of?

Unless there is something unique about that engine/car I'd expect you'll find any number of places able to do it far cheaper than that. Last car I had with a timing belt cost me I think about £250 to have it changed. Any competent mechanic should be able to change a belt.

HBelder

1,588 posts

27 months

Friday 15th December 2023
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itcaptainslow

3,858 posts

143 months

Friday 15th December 2023
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8bit said:
Holy st, £1450 just to change the cambelt? WTF is it made of?

Unless there is something unique about that engine/car I'd expect you'll find any number of places able to do it far cheaper than that. Last car I had with a timing belt cost me I think about £250 to have it changed. Any competent mechanic should be able to change a belt.
It’s not a straightforward job on the EcoBoost - around 9 hours labour from memory, and special tools required.

GRC70

Original Poster:

137 posts

178 months

Saturday 16th December 2023
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Thanks all. Yes, seems a pretty labour intensive job to do due to the strange design where the belt actually runs through the engine oil. Hoping that I can get it done at a more reasonable. Given how many of these engines are out there you would think a number of independents would be able to offer a lower cost option

stevemiller

549 posts

172 months

Saturday 16th December 2023
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GRC70 said:
Thanks all. Yes, seems a pretty labour intensive job to do due to the strange design where the belt actually runs through the engine oil. Hoping that I can get it done at a more reasonable. Given how many of these engines are out there you would think a number of independents would be able to offer a lower cost option
On the linked thread you will see we got the job done at an independent in Cumbria, both belts, water pump and sump cleaned. Fresh oil and filter all in at around £700.

THUNDERHORSE

81 posts

168 months

Thursday 4th January
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Had similar situation with my sons’ Focus last month. We were quoted between £2000 and £2500 from Ford
Went to Merlin Motors in Portobello for £1200 including new water pump. Took 2 days.

DavieW

799 posts

115 months

Friday 5th January
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THUNDERHORSE said:
Had similar situation with my sons’ Focus last month. We were quoted between £2000 and £2500 from Ford
Went to Merlin Motors in Portobello for £1200 including new water pump. Took 2 days.
I wasn't sure if Merlin Motors still existed. That answers that question.