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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Alan Mac on July 05, 2009, 06:14:42 PM

Title: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Alan Mac on July 05, 2009, 06:14:42 PM

Hello, I have just cut and pasted my 1st post from the introductions part of the forum but as below:


Just a quick word to say hello and introduce myself.

Bought a Jeep Cherokee last night, the 2.8 CRD Limited version 60k on the clock. The service reminder has come up on the display and I was wondering if this is the service that needs the belts changing? and if so what is the damage likely to be to my wallet (UK English £)?

I have owned 3 freelanders in the past, a 1.8 petrol, a 2.0 diesel (Xedi) and a 2.0 TD4 Diesel (ES) and I enjoyed them all, except for the repair bills.....you'd have thought I'd learned my lesson after the 1st one but no, went back for more.


All the best

Alan Mac

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Dave69 on July 05, 2009, 09:12:58 PM

probably comparable if it's serviced by a jeep dealer

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: ivanidea on July 06, 2009, 09:14:11 AM

I bought my 2.8crd auto a year ago, and took it to an independant (ex Jeep engineer) for the 60k service, and helped out (reduces the labour cost).

I don't recall changing any belts, but all the fluids (engine oil, transfer case, front and rear diffs), as well as the auto box oil (a right pain) were changed, as well as the fuel and air filters.

Ivan

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Alan Mac on July 06, 2009, 07:18:40 PM

Quote from: ivanidea on July 06, 2009, 09:14:11 AM

I bought my 2.8crd auto a year ago, and took it to an independant (ex Jeep engineer) for the 60k service, and helped out (reduces the labour cost).

I don't recall changing any belts, but all the fluids (engine oil, transfer case, front and rear diffs), as well as the auto box oil (a right pain) were changed, as well as the fuel and air filters.

Ivan

I like the sound of this, I'm quite good hands on tools, being an AC service Tech and ex RN maintenance electrician.
Now comes the hard part ........finding a garage that will go for this idea  :eusa_pray:

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Alan Mac on July 11, 2009, 07:25:45 PM

Local dealership in Portsmouth want in excess of £500 ..... this includes cambelt change. I'll phone around some of my local garages and see what price they offer up,  after all, we are in a bad economic climate 

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 11, 2009, 10:27:56 PM

If you are in Portsmouth deffo speak with Mark at MDG...........

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Mike Pavelin on July 12, 2009, 08:45:54 AM

With a 60K service, plus the belt change at 2-2.5 hours labour on it's own, from a dealerhip, £500 doen't seem that bad nowadays to be honest. It don't take long to rack up a decent bill at £100 an hour.

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Bubba on July 12, 2009, 08:48:52 AM

bloody cambelts :wave-fingersmiely:

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Mike Pavelin on July 12, 2009, 08:49:43 AM

Quote from: V8 Bubba on July 12, 2009, 08:48:52 AM

bloody cambelts :wave-fingersmiely:

The Devil's work for sure. I can feel a new slogan coming on...... "REAL JEEPS DON'T HAVE CAMBELTS" (Unless it's a JK of course)

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Alan Mac on July 12, 2009, 08:12:55 PM

Quote from: Bishops Finger on July 11, 2009, 10:27:56 PM

If you are in Portsmouth deffo speak with Mark at MDG...........

Ok, but who are MDG?

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 12, 2009, 10:39:25 PM

http://www.offroadmdg.co.uk/ (http://www.offroadmdg.co.uk/)

HTH...

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: ivanidea on July 13, 2009, 11:05:29 PM

Is there a cambelt in the 2.8crd?  I've checked the service manual and there is no mention of one.

Title: Re: approx 60k Service cost
Post by: Mike Pavelin on July 13, 2009, 11:28:48 PM

Yes.