Thanks Alan, I appreciate that

 

Dealer just came back and re-quoted £288 inc VAT for belt and water pump..

Sounds good.

 

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Dealer just came back and re-quoted £288 inc VAT for belt and water pump

That's a good price, I would jump at that but I'd be tempted to ask for the old belt back.

 

Would the new belt and pump be visible if I opened the bonnet Alan?

 

I think the water pump would be visible but I think the belt is behind a cover. Not too sure about that. If we have a dry spell tomorrow I'll have a look under my bonnet and report back.

 

Thanks again mate.

Just spoken to the wife about it and I think we are leaning towards just getting as it is and having our own mechanic do the belt/pulleys/pump. At least we then know what make of parts are being used.

On that note, would a Gates Powergrip belt be the best? Not sure of who makes decent pumps....

 

Sorry but I have no idea about belt manufacturers. When I had mine done the garage would only fit ones that they were confident with so they could offer a guarantee on the work. I don't know which they used.

 

Hi Merle,

I just bought a GV Ltd Xs, 2005, 99,000 for £3,500. Great car, nice to drive, stow & go is brilliant and every other feature is great. BUT after 350 miles the engine light has come on and it's stuck in Limp home mode, I.e. Stuck in second gear. Car is currently at Chrysler dealer and my bill is up to £400 just checking the wiring. That's before they charge me for any repairs which I'm expecting to be more than £1,000. I have to say my experience with the dealer and the car is shocking. So be prepared for much trouble ahead my friend. I now have lost all confidence in the car and can't see me driving it anywhere. The dealer seems to have no clue whatsoever how to deal with customers only how to steal money!!! Good luck!!

 

Merle,
The cambelt change interval on the 2005 GV is 62,500 miles. The 2006 model is 100,000 miles. Might have already been done?

 

Cheers Mark,

Very interesting indeed.

I actually lost this car after asking the dealer if I could do an AA inspection....

But now found another (theres ALWAYS another) with a lot less miles on, 67K to be exact.

Now the car I have found with 67K on is a 2005 '55 so assuming a timing belt change is recommended at 62,500, so Ive asked the dealer if they will include a service and cambelt change for me and include it in the price....The saleswoman said they had no record of a service since June 2010 and she would have to ask her manager if he would include a service....

I await her phone call in the morning....