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I've just got my nearly four year old 147 back from an expensive 36,000 mile service and MOT where I had to have quite a lot of suspension parts replaced. At the same time they recomended that I have the cam variator replaced. Due to not having stacks of spare cash knocking around I haven't had it done yet.
I am considering doing the work myself as I am reasonably experienced and have two very experienced friends, one of whom has worked on Alfa engines before. The garage also said that the auxiliary belt and tensioner were showing signs of wear and should be replaced as soon as possible. I am well aware that this going has the potential to damage the cam belt...not good as am sure we all know. So I figure that if replacing the auxiliary belt and tensioner then might as well go for the whole lot and replace the variator as well, it is knocking a little when starting but doesn't sound too bad.
Just wondering if anyone has or knows where I could source some information on doing this specific to the 1600 TS engine. I have an understanding of what needs doing, just wondered if anyone further info. or even a parts list to avoid me trawling through a database!
One other thing, having not had my Alfa for long and this being the first service I have put it through I was just wondering what an average hourly labour rate was in the UK. Just want to make sure I haven't been ripped off!
Thanks in advance for any help.
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