Cambelt / oil pump / water pump change - Essex

[SonicSW20]

I noticed yesterday that my cambelt is rather more overdue than I thought, and it really could do with changing ASAP. While it would be interesting to take the DIY route, I just don't think I'll have the time, and I could do with getting it done before giving it abuse at Santa Pod

Anyone have any recommendations on a garage to do it? Near Colchester, Witham, Chelmsford or Dagenham would be preferable.

[MRturboTom]

Only south East mechanic I can recommend is Patrick /headcase, although not Essex

[SonicSW20]

Way too far really. I'm waiting for a call back from the closest decent garage to me. Not an MR2 specialist or anything like that, but belt and water pump (oil pump not a service item apparently?) changes aren't hugely different from car to car. Of course if there is a more MR2 specific place around I'd rather give them my money to support them more than anything else!

[JonnyHizzle]

Westfield motors in Rayleigh, ex toyota mechanics that know mr2's and supra's really well

[GazRev1Tubby]

Yep, as John says, Westfield Motors in Rawreth are good. Speak to Chris

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[SonicSW20]

Thanks guys, I'll give them a call.

[romford.dan]

Hi gazza, how was your luck on this? Also looking for a decent specialist in Essex.

[SonicSW20]

Going to DIY it with a couple of friends - the quotes were just too high for me! Parts (all genuine Toyota where possible) cost me ~£300 from TCB. How hard can it be?

[TonyleFrog]

Also looking for a decent specialist in Essex.

For those who are not in a position to d-i-y, they are at Unit 8 here. https://goo.gl/maps/3Dqur

[parker455]

Pulled the belt off the engine I had whilst it was out, wasn't difficult but I can see it being a PITA with engine in situ. Let us know how you get on/when you're going to do it as I could do with a butchers whilst it's in the bay.

[stuMR2lee]

Pulled the belt off the engine I had whilst it was out, wasn't difficult but I can see it being a PITA with engine in situ. Let us know how you get on/when you're going to do it as I could do with a butchers whilst it's in the bay.

You're helping son!

[SonicSW20]

Who's got the skinniest hands? That's probably going to be the most useful attribute

[stuMR2lee]

I've got no hope with my sausage fingers! Tom's got little girlie hands so he's the man for the job:).

[GazRev1Tubby]

Getting the crank pulley off, and refitting the wrap around engine mount bracket are the most fun parts.

I've done a few with the engine in, and its not a nice job to be honest.