what belts are conneted to the timing belt?

[tsi4ya]

I just got my t-belt replaced a while back (3 mouths) and my Alternator belt just went out. . . this guy wants to charge me 350 to change the A-belt and the T-belt. . but i just change the t-belt. . . am I getting riped?

 

[talon1987]

yes you are getting ripped off, all he has to replace is the alternator belt and that shouldnt be more then 50$ all together

 

[paranoidTSi]

bahaha..parts are like $40 for a timing belt and $20 tops for the alternator belt...

The alternator belt is SEPARATE from the timing belt...if its close to anything its close to the serpentine belt.

 

[igopoopy]

that guy is bsing you

 

[Defiant]

Yeh, ditch that shop. In fact, have some fun- call the local consumer reporters at the TV stations, and turn him in to your state's consumer advocate.

 

[Spookcorleone]

Infact! We can all take turns calling and placing a report. Lets call the BBB!

You don't need help doing a alternator belt - if thats something that stands in your way - you've got bigger problems that will be facing you. Don't tell us you let him do the timing belt 3 months ago?

Big rip. He most likely wouldn't even replace your timing belt, and just keep the extra belt. "Yeah I did it."

 

[tsi4ya]

yeah thanks guys. . i would do it my self but I dont have the tools to get the belt on and off. . .plus am at school the whole day in San antoino and the car is in austin.