Re Extrnal Drive belts.

Apr 07, 2005 2 Replies
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Hi All,



You may or may not have read my previous request about External drive belts. On my 4cyl CAMRY.



Crank to Power Steering. Crank to Alternator.AC.



I was in my Toyota Dealer yesterday.



Belts need to be ordered non in stock...Cost £39.00 = US$78.



I asked costs of them fitting.



Time is 1.5 hours at £55.00 per hour.= £82.50 = US$165. Plus GB VAT @ 17.5%



Total = £97.00 = US$ 194.



Looks like I fitting myself. No wonder they call this Treasure Island.



Cheers Johnny UK.


Im sure a regular mechanic would do it for half the price, you pay for that nice showroom and douhnuts and coffee

Hi yes I agree, But I would hope to do it in less that 1.5 hours with out all there ramps.

They seem to be totally understaffed. They could not fit for 3/4 weeks any way.

Its no problem to fit, I have done for maybe 50 years, But at 71 I am less keen to get under cars lol.

Cheers. Johnny.

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