m20 tune-up

[rodrigo]

good call, forgot about that one.

I'm going through a timing belt replacement right now and I'm finding all sorts of things that I'm going to replace...all the shaft seals, tensioner, water pump, t-stat, accessory belts. It's all buried in there, so it is so easy and accessible.

[ctownhawk]

rodrigo how much is it costing you for parts/labor (if you're taking it to a shop?) i need an estimate of what i should save up before i take this endeavor on.

[scabzzzz]

While you're at it go ahead and do the Coil as well. Though its sort of either the coil works or doesnt work and no in between, you'll notice a good enough difference with a fresh one. Do all the fluids as well. Diff and tranny. And valve cover gasket while you got the valve cover off doing the valves.

And a chip. :)

[ctownhawk]

this is sort of related. i was reading the ONE thread about motor/tranny mounts and it seems that stiff rubber tranny mounts + urethane motor mounts are the way to go (people said urethan from IE, and stiff motor mounts from bimmerworld). does that still fit the norm>?

[thereisnoyun]

rodrigo how much is it costing you for parts/labor (if you're taking it to a shop?) i need an estimate of what i should save up before i take this endeavor on.

If you take it to a shop, all they probably change is the belt. and slap everything back on and charge you 300 - 500 bucks. I just bought all the stuff, I say every part came out to be 70 bucks, thats all the seals and I replace all the bolts too, since I'm at it.

[rodrigo]

rodrigo how much is it costing you for parts/labor (if you're taking it to a shop?) i need an estimate of what i should save up before i take this endeavor on.

I got all of my parts from a local foreign parts place that deals with Bosch, Continental, etc, and the Stealership (dealership for those who dont know).

Local place:
Water pump (made in Germany): $66
Tensioner (made in Belguim): $35
Timing Belt (Made in Germany): $20
Cam shaft seal: $8
Bosch Copper plugs(6): $12
Thermostat 87C: $18

Dealer:
Crankshaft, intermediate shaft seals, gasket for seal carrier plate: $45.00
Clips for TDC sensor plastic carrier: $8
All 3 accessory belts (PS, AC, Alt): $45

I also got a rotor but dont remember how much that was...maybe $20?

Doing everything myself since it is a project for me, and I miss having a car to play with. I did spend money on some tools that I didnt have, but I dont figure that in. Tools last forever unless you trash them.

I will be doing a write up on all the work eventually.
:)


EDIT:
forgot to mention...I get a discount on parts at the local place from knowing the guys there...