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Primary & secondary timing chains, tensioners and guides

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:40 pm
by wsp77
Hi everyone

I am considering replacing the tensioners and chains following a rattle on initial start up. I have contacted my main dealer for a quote. To have the following work completed - primary & secondary timing chains, the latest tensioners and guides - I have been quoted £1146 all in with my allegiance discount.

Can anyone give me some feedback on this price? This seems reasonable to me, any thoughts or opinions would be welcome please.

Many thanks,

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:49 pm
by mike020150
That doesn't sound like a bad price from a main dealer. Since you aren't far away, why not ask Dave Marks (at Nottingham) for a price? Mike.

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:18 pm
by GrandTourer
Based on my own experience (David Marks did my secondary tensioners 18 months ago) and feedback on this subject on other forums, the price seems about right.
You should now be able to sleep soundly and enjoy your P&J even more :D
All you need to get changed to the latest type is the waterpump (and while you are at it the thermostat) and you should be in good shape for quite a few years :wink: :wink:

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:21 pm
by Sharfrs2
That price you've been quoted sounds right, had all mine done at Guy Salmons, Thames Ditton for £1100 last year.

Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:48 pm
by wsp77
Well what an excellent response! Thanks everyone for your views, I will get the work done and continue to enjoy my XK8.

All the best and hope to see you around ! :D