Replacing the timing belt on a 87 Dodge Ram

Tiny
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Im looking at buying a 1987 Dodge ram its a small truck. The owner says all it needs is a timing belt. On that info alone Im tryng to ballpark the repair cost of replacing the timing belt. Can any one give me a figure and what else should I be on the look out for?
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 AT 11:12 AM

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Tiny
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As far as instructions and pictures,
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals

Price really depends on some of the other things along the way. Drive belts? might also want to consider the water pump.If it is timing belt driven, I would definitely replace it. Hoses, Thermostat while you have it all drained. The belt would be under $50 for the part. Everything else, just take a list down to local parts house and ask.
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Monday, November 12th, 2007 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help that should all be very useful.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/116129_dram_1.jpg


Supose I took it in and all they did was replace the timing belt I bring. What am I looking at 1, 2 hrs of labor typically?
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Monday, November 12th, 2007 AT 3:45 PM
Tiny
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You probably wouldnt get the same labor rate you would if they supplied the belt. You wouldnt bring your own steak to a restaurant would you?
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Monday, November 12th, 2007 AT 5:34 PM

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