Is this the best way, or should it be cheaper to source all locally?
Keep in mind I'm still waiting on a Haynes Manual and I haven't at all checked prices locally but great to get some insight into where everyone else shops for common service parts!
Gary406 wrote:yes thats correct . were are you from ?
PS i use euro car parts online for all my orders. free delivery to your home
In Ireland so parts above are including shipping to here which I'm sure bumps it up a bit. Which might make local a cheaper option.
Haven't checked out Halfords either but might drop in tomorrow. They'd tend to be more expensive generally than smaller shops, but I've a 15% discount included with my insurance so this might push it under.
I've always had petrols so no experience with replacing some of the parts mentioned. Any nasty surprises or all very doable?
Is there anything else I should be looking at changing in the immediate term? There's no documented history with the car and the previous owner didn't have it too long so wasn't aware either. No apparent issues with it, so looking at preventative maintenance really. Would the timing belt be up there as an urgent change?
but if no history is with it then take it as NEVER changed. altho it probably has . "probably" isnt good enough when it comes to timing belts really you need to know for sure.
and if you dont then that would be my 1st job
like my recent D8 1.9 i bought in december. had timing belt done straight away.
the basic service can wait a few more weeks . it wont do it any harm having old filters and oil there for a few more weeks anyway so my main concern would be the timing belt
While you're doing the cambelt, pop a new aux belt on too unless you've got documentation to say it's been done really recently. Also, give all the pulleys/tensioners a good check over for noise while you're at it
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
Mileage is at about 110,000, but no proof that this is legit either. Car is/seems very fresh, so no reason to believe the mileage has been messed with. Is the belt straight forward? Would it be Ok handing it to a decent indie? Any idea on what rough cost I should be looking at?
mjb wrote:As for the belt, I'm half way through the job and not had any problems so far...
Not sure if I'd be comfortable tackling a timing belt given the consequences if not done right. I've done all my own servicing, brakes, discs and odd pieces like panels and wiper motors before, but not sure I'd be up to a timing belt. Is it a tough job? Is it something I might want to practice on another car 1st maybe?
jUST BOUGHT THE BITS MENTIONED YESTERDAY. Local motor factors but ended up with Fram parts that are apparently OE kit.
Oil filter £4.17, Pollen £11, Air £9 fuel £8.9 or 10 depending on type. (did not buy fuel filter - need more research on housing),
Halfrauds have deal on oil at moment so Mobil 1 10w-40 - 5ltr for £23.
Factors also said had air filter on rack but when I arrived could not find it - shall not darken their door again.
All easy stuff but wary of fuel filter job as my housing is rusty and risk of properly knackering the HP pump.
Best of luck and all prices ex VAT so total kit in the region of £40 - alot more than the £5 I used to spend on a 205 service!
Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI (110bhp) Estate
Laquer free blue
2000 year car
normally 58.9MPG but 63MPG if solely for work run.
seanoconnell87 wrote:Not sure if I'd be comfortable tackling a timing belt given the consequences if not done right. I've done all my own servicing, brakes, discs
The consequences of fluffing a job and knackering the engine in a stationary car, are greater than the consequences of fluffing up a change of brakes+discs?
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
seanoconnell87 wrote:Not sure if I'd be comfortable tackling a timing belt given the consequences if not done right. I've done all my own servicing, brakes, discs
The consequences of fluffing a job and knackering the engine in a stationary car, are greater than the consequences of fluffing up a change of brakes+discs?
Ah, but the difference is I'm more than comfortable changing discs/pads. I've been doing it for years on my own and others cars. I'm talking more about the monetary consequences if the timing belt isn't done right. Knackering the engine would pretty much write off the car. Would changing the belt be any more difficult than the basics, or just take longer?
but great to get some insight into where everyone else shops for common service parts!
