1996 Concorde

Am waiting on a quote from my NAPA mechanic, but I'd like to ask here
as a comparison. What would be a fair price to replace the timing belt
on the 3.5 V6 engine? This is assuming that there are no unusual
difficulties encountered. The vehicle currently has more than 156,000
miles. Thanks.

GrtArtiste

 

I would say between $600 and $950 part and labor. You are planning to
also replace the water pump while in there, right? It is driven by the
timing belt. That price range should include that

Hambone

 

Oh - also, definitely replace the timing belt tensioner pulley (might
come with bracket). The hydraulic tensioner generally does not give
problems if the engine has been properly and regularly maintained (oil
and oil filter changes) - your decision whether to replace that or not -
it is one of the more expensive parts - it's a "dealer only" item.

 

Thank you for the info. About an hour after the original post I got
the quote which was $631.00 + tax, which includes the water pump-idler
and various o-rings and seals. Now all I have to do is get the funds
together.

GrtArtiste

 

That's a good price - as long as the quality of the work is good.

Hambone

 

I have dealt with this shop and it's owner for 13+ years. To date, I
have no reason to think he has ever been less than totally honest with
me, and I have never had a problem that I could blame on poor quality
work by him or his staff.

GrtArtiste