1998 timing belt replacemtn labor charge?

[coolbeans]

Hello

I am having work done on my 1998 camry I4. the timing belt is being replaced and the person working on the car wants $230. im wondering if this is a reasonable price. The person working on my car is someone who previously worked on a friends of a friend of a friends car of mine and the work is being done in my driveway. $230 for just labor is this a resonable price? he has been working for abour 2 hours and is still working on it as i am typing.

Thanks

[projektvertx]

I have a V6 and it cost me 200$ for labor, dunno if that helps...

[coolbeans]

was this at a shop or a private thing????

[projektvertx]

Originally Posted by coolbeans

was this at a shop or a private thing????

This is a friend who has a lift/shop at his house (EDIT: in his garage, I don't want you thinking he has a lift in his living room ) , so yes, a private thing

[coolbeans]

ok. just to make sure this was just for installation correct??? you paid for parts?

[projektvertx]

Originally Posted by coolbeans

ok. just to make sure this was just for installation correct??? you paid for parts?

Work only, all parts were provided by myself.

[coolbeans]

Thanks !! so $230 is not bad... i guess. lol anyone else????

[carsrus]

If hes doing the waterpump,oil seals and the tensioner and idler thats a ok price just for labor.

A shop would basically charge that much though. If hes just doing the belt your getting ripped off.

[coolbeans]

Originally Posted by carsrus

If hes doing the waterpump,oil seals and the tensioner and idler thats a ok price just for labor.

A shop would basically charge that much though. If hes just doing the belt your getting ripped off.

What then is a reasonable price?

[uuuuu]

Doesn't sound too bad, I think I was quoted $450+ at a shop for a timing belt/water pump. Parts should run around $200 if I'm not mistaken.

Are you getting the water pump changed out too?

[carsrus]

Originally Posted by coolbeans

What then is a reasonable price?

If hes just a backyard mechanic and hes only doing the belt 165ish. Its a simple job. Additional like 50$ if hes doing the pump and seals. 200 to get everything done is about right.

[coolbeans]

Work is being done on just the belt. he said hes almost done. jsut finishing up.... im going to offer 170 and no more than 180... i guess 230 is to much for just timing belt

[LynchburgCSI]

Originally Posted by carsrus

If hes doing the waterpump,oil seals and the tensioner and idler thats a ok price just for labor.

A shop would basically charge that much though. If hes just doing the belt your getting ripped off.

+1

I'd say $200 for EVERYTHING (h2o pump, seals, belt). $225 if your in a good mood.

[projektvertx]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

+1

I'd say $200 for EVERYTHING (h2o pump, seals, belt). $225 if your in a good mood.

Lol I did forget to ask that, I just assumed that he was changing water pump, accessory belts, seals and tensioners

[2unknown]

My local toyota dealer does the belt for around $200 + belt...

Had my belt and water pump done for $560, parts (t-belt, acc-belt, new pump) and labor.

Had another quote from a near toyota dealer that wanted $1100 for the same job as above..