360 Modena - timing belt - belts service - cost?

the HP differential more than compensate for the premium...

 

Even manual 360 vs manual 430? Not for me.

 

Bumping this old thread to share what I was quoted for a timing belt replacement: $4400 for parts + labor to replace timing belt, tensioners, bearings and pulleys. This does NOT include replacing the valve cover gasket.

This is from an an independent shop in SF / Norcal.

It seems higher than what others are suggesting in this thread--- is inflation making its way here too? Haha..

 

Labor costs more in SF/NorCal.


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Guess Jersey is high also because average here is $5000

 

That's why your ass needs to get down to Florida

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I disagree with this. You don't choose a 430 over a 360, or vice versa, due to service costs. Otherwise, if it is service related, don't buy a Ferrari at all.

 

I had belt service done on my 360 in March and it was around $4k but also included flushing fluids, oil change, mounting tires, I supplied as well as replacing hoses to the ac compressor.

It really can range depending on what else is going on. There’s always more work you can do when a car is 15+ years old. Honestly the belts are the thing I worry about least since they are predictable.

 

Agree on variability in quotes-/ local Houston shop wants $20-15k to do mine lol. So pays to shop around.

 

I know which shop that is and I thought he was joking when he told me...totally outrageous quote for something that happens every 3-5 yrs.

 

I bought a 430 over a 360 specifically due to the timing belt vs chain. As a DIYer I didn’t want to deal with the belt changes. I’ve done timing belt and chain replacements on a few vehicles so I know they aren’t that hard to do…just elected not to have to. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one….

 

Wasn't that the shop that took the engine out of the 360 to do the service and then messed it up, on youtube ?

 

I'm certain you aren't the only one, but point being when you get up to the 360/430, choose the one you want irrespective of maintenance cost. I would take the 430 even if it had the belt and the 360 had the chain, simply because I love that model.

 

When does a 430 chain need replacement and what does that cost?

 

I would assume when it breaks, which it never should....but I am no expert on the chain, I will let someone who is give you the correct answer.

 

I've owned several RS4s (high revving V8) that utilize a timing chain. Many owners have gone 200K miles and the chain has not stretched enough to require replacement.

Obviously it is not entirely apples to apples as a comparison, but a 4.2L V-8 revving to 8250 and a 4.3L V-8 revving to 8500 should be somewhat similar.

Longevity would actually depend on tensioner and chain guide design, but the chain drive should last for the "lifetime" of the car (at least 100k miles - not many 430s over 100k miles).

 

If you're somewhat mechanically inclined and want to get into a good-size project, and have (or want) a garage with decent tools, this is a great winter project that you can work on over a few weekends. Add a couple extra weekends for gasket and seals. Then a few more weekends if you find yourself re-timing the engine either because you want that extra perfection, or because you messed up. After this project you'll feel like you can do anything on your 360. I'm finding it really enjoyable to work on this car, so to me the belt change is like a bonus ritual that I'm looking forward to doing again.