When to change alternator and compressor belts?

Dear All,



I'm about to go about changing my timing belt on my FTO as it has already done 102K before I bought it and the owner didn't previously changed it.

Do you think it would be a good idea to change the water pump and the various belts at the same time?

The quote for the timing belt is already around $1000, which is very costly as the reason is that it is an imported car, ouch!

I need to replace a new radiator to the car which is another about $500.

So what should I choose to add on?

Thanks.
When to change alternator and compressor belts?
all of the belts have to come off when you change a timing belt. change what ever the manuel says and you'll get another 100,000 miles.
When to change alternator and compressor belts?
It would be a good idea to change all the belts while they're off. An honest shop wouldn't charge any labor to do those because they have to come off during the timing belt job anyway. Each belt should cost no more than $50.



The water pump should always be replaced with a timing belt job. Let's say you passed on replacing the water pump. If it goes out 2 months later, you'll be paying for a timing belt job all over again because it has to come off in order to replace the pump.



Timing belt tensioner, tensioner bearing, idler bearing (if any), front main seal, cam seals and it's not a bad idea to replace the thermostat at the same time. These are all wear items that will require removal of the timig belt if they eventually fail. Most shops will miss at least half of this in an effort to be able to present you with a lower price than the competition. Make sure you call at least 3 shops for prices. Make sure they're quote includes all the items listed. Make sure they're only using OEM parts (aftermarket accessory belts are okay, though). If you allow a shop to use aftermarket, they will more than likely source the cheapest timing belt kit they can get their hands on. Timing belt related items are critical. One slip can translate to thousands in damage.
um if its your timing belt do it as the manuel says if its your other belts check for cracks look at it with a flash light also the alternator last for quite a long time is its working fine leave as is same with your water pump if your car has good heater power than its good but you should do a master tune up which is change Spark plug cables engine oil tranny oil and change fuel filters if it has a rear diff change the oil in it too ummm about the radiator its not that hard to change believe me don't wast your money timing belt try other places that's too much what your gana pay try kragen auto parts,auto zone,pepboys and napa if you need more advice hit me up i can help so i tink..