Any tips on doing timing belt on a 2.8 32V?

[Ronin]

Hi I need to do the timing belt on my 2002 2.8Q
I know that its a good idea to also do the water pump and make sure its rotor is a metal one and not plastic. I will be also replacing the thermostat. The belt kit itself will be INA brand.

Is there any thing else I should be looking at?

Do any of you know any decent places in Wales to get it done?

[MikkiJayne]

I'd recommend a genuine water pump - they're only £80 or so, and they come with a new gasket.

A genuine thermostat is about £25, although this time doesn't come with the o-ring so don't forget that.

You'll need a vacuum coolant filling system to bleed it properly afterwards as the V6 won't bleed itself like the V8 does.

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

I'd recommend a genuine water pump - they're only £80 or so, and they come with a new gasket.

A genuine thermostat is about £25, although this time doesn't come with the o-ring so don't forget that.

You'll need a vacuum coolant filling system to bleed it properly afterwards as the V6 won't bleed itself like the V8 does.

How much would it cost to do it through you?

[MikkiJayne]

I'm not taking on any customer work at the moment.

Hopefully someone will be able to make a recommendation in your area though

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

I'm not taking on any customer work at the moment.

Hopefully someone will be able to make a recommendation in your area though

Are you sure? I would be looking at January to do it anyway