Timing Belt snapped and this is what it cost me

[littlejuanito]

Well last week while driving on the highway, my timing belt broke. I'm on 178,000 miles and had last replaced it at 90,000 so I guess I was a little overdue. They put a new belt, tensioner, water pump, gaskets, crank shaft positioning sensor and all A/C plus alternator accessory belts were also replaced. There were some bent valves and no compression on one of the cylinders so the head had to be removed and sent to a machine shop. All in all, the joke cost me $1200. :089:

[ADExternal]

Only 1200? Thats with labor and parts? My first question is what parts did they put in for you?

[n3oAcid24]

lesson learn!

[littlejuanito]

Yeah, that was for everything, parts and labor. Timing belt kit, water pump, Cranshaft sensor, gaskets, all accessory belts and valves fixed
Was that an ok price?

[ADExternal]

Well, if they used OEM parts (not from the jy), I'd say they gave you adv price. Where are you from?

[littlejuanito]

Well, if they used OEM parts (not from the jy), I'd say they gave you adv price. Where are you from?

I'm in Los Angeles.

[ADExternal]

For LA I believe those prices are reasonable, do you know what parts they put in for you?