Technical Timing belt, tensioners and water pump.

[Matthewr1990]

My T-jet 120 is 7 years old in October this year and has done just over 60,200 miles. It has no history of a change so I'm getting it done to be safe because for all I know it could still be on the original belt etc. which means I'm very much running on borrowed time. I've never had to do this with a car before as all my cars have been newer or bought with a recent change. My question is how much should I be spending I have a very friendly mechanic who works behind my work, he's done a lot for me to be fair but you can never trust them not to rip you off. He's sourcing the kit from parts world he said and he gets a business discount I'm guessing if that helps anyone price it up? I just don't wanna spend over the odds for it. Thanks FF

 

[850kd]

Wise to get it done (cant advise on cost) but don't forget to put on a new auxilliary belt too, should only cost an extra few pounds.

 

[RobW]

https://www.fiatforum.com/bravo/297975-72k-service-tjet-sport-150-a.html

 

[TGBravo08]

I paid my local Fiat dealer £320 including auxiliary belt.

 

[Matthewr1990]

Auxiliary belt? That for the air con and alternator? Don't laugh I'm not the most mechanically savvy. Lmao

 

[austenw90]

Auxiliary belt? That for the air con and alternator? Don't laugh I'm not the most mechanically savvy. Lmao

For my old 2.0 Multijet I sourced the parts myself from shop4parts ensuring they were genuine (for peace of mind). Had my mechanic fit them. Including the Aux belt it cost me just shy of £200 all in I think.

I am told it is not a big job that some people make it out to be.

 

[austenw90]

Auxiliary belt? That for the air con and alternator? Don't laugh I'm not the most mechanically savvy. Lmao

There is no such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer - my first boss told me anyway.

 

[850kd]

Auxilliary belt is made of rubber, and doesn't last forever, and its very annoying if it gives out in service. I always change at same time as cambelt, even though this is not always listed as a fiat service procedure. (If you have it done at the same time it saves time and money.)
I personally don't share the recommendation for s4p because they supplied me with a four year old belt on the only time I used them, but others here swear by them.
You might find this an interesting read:
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/306532-auxiliary-belt-failure-panic.html?highlight=alternator+belt

 

[Matthewr1990]

I'll get that done also. If I'm quoted anymore than £300 for this job i shall be going elsewhere then, thanks for the help guys.

 

[Dave063]

Replacing aux belt tensioner

I have a 1.9JTD Bravo (Ritmo) in Australia. I want to change the aux belt tensioner. Thanks to a jpeg posted on the forum a while back, I know where the tensioner is and I've bought a new one from Shop4parts. Has anyone changed one before? Just looking for some tips before I dive in. Dave

 

[jay1464]

Belt, tensioners and water pump £234 fitted by my local independent on a tjet 150 last year.