SERVICE FOR MAREA HOW OOUUUUCHHHHHHH ???

[tightfit]

Ok,
Just phoned my fiat dealer, I am due for the 65K service on a marea weeken 2.0 20v car, just told me that the service would cost around £950 is this right ?????? bleet bleet

PLUS I have a airbag light just come on for no reason, anyone know what this is.

Should I give the fiat garage a miss, would it be cheaper anywhere else ??

 

[Kev]

Thats because................

Its because on this service you will need a replacement cam belt. On the 2.0 engines this can be quite a job. You need to find a garage that will do it without dropping the gear box out. Not many will though.

Kev

 

[Kev]

Thats because................

Its because on this service you will need a replacement cam belt. On the 2.0 engines this can be quite a job. You need to find a garage that will do it without dropping the gear box out. Not many will though.

Kev

 

[Tom]

Re: Thats because................

Kev, why do you need to drop the gearbox to change the cambelt?

 

[kev]

you dont

Ever owned a 2.0 20v coupe - its the same engine isnt it? My dad had to go to a specialist in the job before he got quoted anyting under £600.

The majority of garages will drop the gear box out to make it more convenient to get the required space. Hence the massive labour costs.

You dont need to do it but i bet the majority of that cost is labour.

Check!

Kev

 

[jay]

Re: you dont

i asked this question at the Fiat Daeler that did my cambelt for you 2.0 20v owners.

basically, their technician said they wirk on these cars with the engine still in. Give them a call and see what they say. I drove 100 miles to have mine done. that's trust for ya.

They are called AHF (Southampton) Ltd. I think Tom goes there as well.

Number is 01489 589900.

Jay

 

[Tom]

Re: Re: you dont

AHF are my local dealer. Len on the parts desk knows his stuff although the new chap did need to be told what a CV joint boot was. Never had any complaints about their servicing.