How many hours labour should a timing belt/water pump change be on a 3.7 V8?

[Davey Blueeyes]

Hello!

Following the destruction of my D2 S8 gearbox about 4 months into ownership (boo hoo, it will live again!) I am looking for a cheap way back into shorter-term D2 ownership.

So question. How long should this job take to be done properly? I haven't priced the parts up yet, I'm just looking for an idea so I do not get ripped off. I know this is a four-figure job btw.

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by Davey Blueeyes

Hello!

Following the destruction of my D2 S8 gearbox about 4 months into ownership (boo hoo, it will live again!) I am looking for a cheap way back into shorter-term D2 ownership.

So question. How long should this job take to be done properly? I haven't priced the parts up yet, I'm just looking for an idea so I do not get ripped off. I know this is a four-figure job btw.

I think its possible to get the 'industry standard' time for this repair if you have Autodata or someone with access to it.. thats all i can chip in.

[steamship]

Originally Posted by Ronin

I think its possible to get the 'industry standard' time for this repair if you have Autodata or someone with access to it.. thats all i can chip in.

From what I can find, 'industry standard' for the timing belt is 3.7 hours. The water pump shows 4.7 hours, which I believe is because the timing belt has to come off as well for that.

However, this does NOT include replacing anything else like tensioners or pulleys.

If there is anyone on here who could give a more accurate time, it's likely to be MJ, who can probably do it with her eyes closed.

[Davey Blueeyes]

Thanks both, looks like I've got what I need now

[MikkiJayne]

Odd as it may seem, I've never done just a timing belt on a D2. Usually I take the engine & box out and do chain tensioners, oil leaks, and the plastic oil cooler pipe all together.

That said, if everything comes apart ok it should easily be done in a day. The most likely challenges would be seized bumper or front panel bolts - a bumper bolt can take half a day to solve on its own.

I'll be doing General Vod's belt and oil cooler pipe with the engine in after Christmas though so I will report back

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

Odd as it may seem, I've never done just a timing belt on a D2. Usually I take the engine & box out and do chain tensioners, oil leaks, and the plastic oil cooler pipe all together.

That said, if everything comes apart ok it should easily be done in a day. The most likely challenges would be seized bumper or front panel bolts - a bumper bolt can take half a day to solve on its own.

I'll be doing General Vod's belt and oil cooler pipe with the engine in after Christmas though so I will report back

Are you on about the chains and sprockets underneath rocker covers? Is there even a service interval for those? I will ask my mechanic to inspect those as well when doing the belt on my 02 2.8