2000 Volvo S40 CAM Gear, timing belt leak

CZARINA8662

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2000 VOLVO S40
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I have a 2000 Volvo S40 with 80K miles. I was told I have a small leak at variable cam gear-need to replace gear, seals, timing belt and tensioners. Also need to replace rear brake pads and rotors.
One place quoted me between $700-$800 for the timing belt work.
Other places I called quoted me between $700 and $900.
One place though, gave me a quote of $550 and said that the other places are charging for replacing a gear that does not need to be replaced. So I don't know what to believe!

Also with the rotors for the brakes--2 places said they would resurface the rotors. But the others said resurfacing is bad and they will always just replace the rotors.
Again, I don't know what to believe.

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DOCFIXIT

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Hi
The $550 quote is in ball park should be no need for gear and tensioner IF engine is running now. Based on a $90 per hr. Shop rate. As for brakes no need to replace rotors as long as they are not worn below min. Specs. Or groved.
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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 9:19 AM

CZARINA8662

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So why are all the other places wanting so much more?
What happens if I don't replace the tensioner and gear now? Could they suddenly fail a week after the other items are replaced?

With the brakes, they are at 5MM. Should the rotors be replaced then?

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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 9:41 AM

DOCFIXIT

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Can't speak for other shops but gears and tensioners are not normanlly replaced especially at only 80 k miles.
As for rotors conditions for replacement is as I stated

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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 9:51 AM