2000 Focus diesel clutch and timing belt.

Feek · 03-05-2009, 19:25

I need to get both the clutch and the timing belt done on my 2000 Focus diesel.

I'm getting a noise from under the bonnet when I'm at idle with my foot off the clutch which goes when I put my foot on the pedal. I suspect this is the thrust bearing (fnarr). I've lived with it for about 150,000 miles but as the clutch no longer has a biting point, more like a biting zone from half an inch off the floor to almost full travel, I'm thinking it's about time to get it done.

My timing belt is overdue.

Being non-mechanical and as the garages are all closed this time of night, does anyone have any idea as to how much it's going to cost to get these done? If I don't ask now while I think about it, I'll forget again!

Justsomebloke · 03-05-2009, 21:25

Best part of 300 quid mate but that is a Complete guess as I don't use dealers or have new motors. I wouldn't be surprised if they charged nigh on 250 for cambelt & 150 for a clutch though mate & the bill could easily be 500 quid.

*This post contains built in bumpage*

Feek · 03-05-2009, 21:31

Well it's nine years old isn't so it's not new any more! I found some prices for parts, I'm looking at just over a ton for the clutch and about forty quid for the cam belt, but obviously I've got to pay someone to fit them.

Burble · 03-05-2009, 21:52

Are you planning on having the water pump changed at the same time?

Feek · 03-05-2009, 21:54

I'd not thought about that but they are traditionally changed at the same time so it makes sense. More bloody expense!

LeperousDust · 03-05-2009, 23:23

Water pumps aren't really a big expensve on top of those, and thats the main reason they're changed at the same time because they're cheap and everything is generally being taken apart anyway so labour cost is small ontop.

leowyatt · 04-05-2009, 09:54

if you get the water pump and belt changed at the same point it's the pump that is the most expensive. When I had the pump done because it was leaking the belt only cost 15 quid on top of the job already.

EDIT: on the polo it cost 175 inc vat for pump, belt and labour.

LeperousDust · 04-05-2009, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by leowyatt

if you get the water pump and belt changed at the same point it's the pump that is the most expensive. When I had the pump done because it was leaking the belt only cost 15 quid on top of the job already.

EDIT: on the polo it cost 175 inc vat for pump, belt and labour.

Seriously? Wow, i honestly thought it was a token thing since everything is out at the time due to the belt hassle.

//Edit: Hmmmmm ebay seems to say £20 for a water pump, so i still think they're pretty cheap...!

leowyatt · 04-05-2009, 11:28

I did get the MOT done at the same time

so that added to the cost. I think it was 175 but I could be wrong it was nearly 3 years ago.

Feek · 30-09-2009, 10:45

Clutch, timing belt, driveshaft, centre bearing, anti-roll bar links.

£620. Ouch.

I wasn't expecting the last three bits but it's all in and being done now.

03-05-2009, 19:25	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	2000 Focus diesel clutch and timing belt. I need to get both the clutch and the timing belt done on my 2000 Focus diesel. I'm getting a noise from under the bonnet when I'm at idle with my foot off the clutch which goes when I put my foot on the pedal. I suspect this is the thrust bearing (fnarr). I've lived with it for about 150,000 miles but as the clutch no longer has a biting point, more like a biting zone from half an inch off the floor to almost full travel, I'm thinking it's about time to get it done. My timing belt is overdue. Being non-mechanical and as the garages are all closed this time of night, does anyone have any idea as to how much it's going to cost to get these done? If I don't ask now while I think about it, I'll forget again! __________________

03-05-2009, 21:25	#2
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Best part of 300 quid mate but that is a Complete guess as I don't use dealers or have new motors. I wouldn't be surprised if they charged nigh on 250 for cambelt & 150 for a clutch though mate & the bill could easily be 500 quid. This post contains built in bumpage __________________

03-05-2009, 21:31	#3
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Well it's nine years old isn't so it's not new any more! I found some prices for parts, I'm looking at just over a ton for the clutch and about forty quid for the cam belt, but obviously I've got to pay someone to fit them. __________________

03-05-2009, 21:54	#5
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I'd not thought about that but they are traditionally changed at the same time so it makes sense. More bloody expense! __________________

03-05-2009, 23:23	#6
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Water pumps aren't really a big expensve on top of those, and thats the main reason they're changed at the same time because they're cheap and everything is generally being taken apart anyway so labour cost is small ontop. __________________

03-05-2009, 21:52	#4
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Are you planning on having the water pump changed at the same time?

04-05-2009, 09:54	#7
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	if you get the water pump and belt changed at the same point it's the pump that is the most expensive. When I had the pump done because it was leaking the belt only cost 15 quid on top of the job already. EDIT: on the polo it cost 175 inc vat for pump, belt and labour. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

04-05-2009, 11:28	#9
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I did get the MOT done at the same time so that added to the cost. I think it was 175 but I could be wrong it was nearly 3 years ago. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

30-09-2009, 10:45	#10
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Clutch, timing belt, driveshaft, centre bearing, anti-roll bar links. £620. Ouch. I wasn't expecting the last three bits but it's all in and being done now. __________________