Hi all,

I have looked on flea bay and I am amazed at the prices for timing belts. Does any one know of a good supplier who is in the "locost" price range. I need a belt for a 2.0 black top zetec 97. Its all I need now to put my lump back together. (Other than some nice magic fairies to make me a sump aswell...locost...anyone...?..!)

Andy

Escort Fiesta Mondeo Orion 1.6 1.8 2.0 16V Timing Belt on eBay (end time 24-Jan-11 11:41:47 GMT)

Does that fit? (I don't know which cars had black tops in them but search by the ford model rather than by Zetec - you'll find a lot more)

£12-18 for the belt
£50-70 for belt + tensioner etc. (kit)

That seems to be the normal rate for these things, so I wouldn't say the zetec stuff on the bay is overpriced. However, it costs the same in motor factors generally so depending on whether you've got any good ones around where you live, that may be a better option.

there are two kits the ford do, up to 98 year engine then 98 on

if its up to 98 i can do you one with 25% off rrp 76.72inc vat genuine ford item
98 onwards would be 72.16inc vat with same % off

"Cheap" timing belts can quickly turn into expensive repairs!

Its one thing not to skimp on.

I picked up a "Gates" belt at the local place. It wasnt dear.

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Originally posted by big_wasa
Its one thing not to skimp on.

I picked up a "Gates" belt at the local place. It wasnt dear.

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Conti or Gates are just fine

was intending to get branded just wanted to see if there were any cheaper options than the bay or motor factors. Branded on here we come.....

last zetec belt i did was from unipart come in at £58 for the whole kit, think it was either a gates or dunlop belt in the unipart box.

The zetec belt kit are expensive compared to others most Rover kit are £35 or so £53 if you in include a water pump, belt alone is only about £19 .

[Edited on 8/1/11 by britishtrident]