What people need to realise is that although a cambelt box will say Peugeot on it, the belt inside will say Gates on it. The aftermarket part will say Gates on it too. They are the same part. Just because it doesn't come from the Peugeot dealer doesn't mean it's a different part.
The same OE suppliers also manufacture the parts for the aftermarket. As long as you stick with the big brands and don't go for the cheapest parts you'll be getting identical parts or parts of the same quality.
Hehe i disagree with you there yes gates make the gti 180 cambelt kit and lots of other companies make parts for the dealers but one thing i learnt in my time working on cars is that the genuine one's have alot better stuff in them than the after market ones.
So meny times i seen people surply there own stuff and say these who make the genuine one and then 6 mouths later the part knockerd then they fit a genuine (same make) but for some stange reason it last 3x longer and seem to fit alot easyer.
Sorry i will allways ALLWAYS say genuine is better.
#17: Re: Cambelt Author: Drake, Location: MidlandsPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:05 am ---- What about the ContiTech timing kits off ECP?
#18: Re: Cambelt Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:00 am ---- They are perfectly good belts made by a pretty big reputable company.
#19: Re: Cambelt Author: gti180boy, Location: StaffordPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:09 am ---- Dont get me wrong gates and conti-tech are good belts i myself fit gates cam belts to alot cars and there alot other makes that make good parts.
Just genuine are made from better stuff some times
#20: Re: Cambelt Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:45 am ----
gti180boy wrote:
some times
But not always. Use your judgement and buy decent brands and they will be fine.
#21: Re: Cambelt Author: dturbopeck, Location: newcastle upon tynePosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:12 am ----
gti180boy wrote:
Edward wrote:
What people need to realise is that although a cambelt box will say Peugeot on it, the belt inside will say Gates on it. The aftermarket part will say Gates on it too. They are the same part. Just because it doesn't come from the Peugeot dealer doesn't mean it's a different part.
The same OE suppliers also manufacture the parts for the aftermarket. As long as you stick with the big brands and don't go for the cheapest parts you'll be getting identical parts or parts of the same quality.
Hehe i disagree with you there yes gates make the gti 180 cambelt kit and lots of other companies make parts for the dealers but one thing i learnt in my time working on cars is that the genuine one's have alot better stuff in them than the after market ones.
So meny times i seen people surply there own stuff and say these who make the genuine one and then 6 mouths later the part knockerd then they fit a genuine (same make) but for some stange reason it last 3x longer and seem to fit alot easyer.
Sorry i will allways ALLWAYS say genuine is better.
I agree,
#22: Re: Cambelt Author: gti180boy, Location: StaffordPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:15 pm ----
Edward wrote:
gti180boy wrote:
some times
But not always. Use your judgement and buy decent brands and they will be fine.
Judgement!!!! hahaha lol
#23: Re: Cambelt Author: gti180boy, Location: StaffordPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:16 pm ----
dturbopeck wrote:
gti180boy wrote:
Edward wrote:
What people need to realise is that although a cambelt box will say Peugeot on it, the belt inside will say Gates on it. The aftermarket part will say Gates on it too. They are the same part. Just because it doesn't come from the Peugeot dealer doesn't mean it's a different part.
The same OE suppliers also manufacture the parts for the aftermarket. As long as you stick with the big brands and don't go for the cheapest parts you'll be getting identical parts or parts of the same quality.
Hehe i disagree with you there yes gates make the gti 180 cambelt kit and lots of other companies make parts for the dealers but one thing i learnt in my time working on cars is that the genuine one's have alot better stuff in them than the after market ones.
So meny times i seen people surply there own stuff and say these who make the genuine one and then 6 mouths later the part knockerd then they fit a genuine (same make) but for some stange reason it last 3x longer and seem to fit alot easyer.
Sorry i will allways ALLWAYS say genuine is better.
I agree,
See this guy knows what am on about
#24: Re: Cambelt Author: Drake, Location: MidlandsPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:45 am ---- Sorry to hijack, I've been quoted £370 for parts and labour (inc water pump) - seems a little steep but I know it's a b***h to change on the 180.
#25: Re: Cambelt Author: Drake, Location: MidlandsPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:31 am ---- Forgot to actually put the question! What's going rate for cambelt change? I thought it was around 350ish
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