Superb - alternator belt snapped

cullo1 · 02-07-2008, 20:44

hi, new member so i hope i`m posting in the right area.

today my alternator belt snapped causing loss of power steering, i was just wondering if anyone knew how much this would cost to repair and if it would have caused any underlying damage?

***DGW*** · 02-07-2008, 23:13

Welcome to Briskoda.

I have moved your post to the Superb forum where it is more likely to receive a reply.

Bluefox · 03-07-2008, 08:24

It shouldn't have damaged anything seriously, might have caught a couple of tensioners.

As for prices, I don't know - I've not had mine done yet. I Suspect it may be a bumper off though.

Perhaps Lummox or Rotodiesel could help? Unless someone has had it done.

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Tom_vRS · 03-07-2008, 09:31

You can change it by removing just the undertray, but its a bit tight. Should only be half an hours labour and the price of the belt, so around £50 all in at Skoda dealer I reckon.

Where abouts in the country are you, as we might be able to recommend someone to do it for you

cullo1 · 03-07-2008, 09:47

thankyou, i live in doncaster there is a skoda dealer but i don`t really know how good they are

primey · 03-07-2008, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by cullo1

thankyou, i live in doncaster there is a skoda dealer but i don`t really know how good they are

Hayseldons? I;ve had not very good reports about them.

cheezemonkhai · 03-07-2008, 12:06

I'd get the cambelt inspected at the same time as if the alternator belt has snapped it wasn't in great condition.

The cambelt is every 4years or I think 60k on the suberb. Worth getting it checked though as if it's not in great condition and goes then it will be a very big bill.

cullo1 · 06-07-2008, 22:58

thanks for all the advice guys just thought i`d let you know that the cost of repair was £80 which also included a new a/c belt.

02-07-2008, 20:44	#1
cullo1 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Superb - alternator belt snapped hi, new member so i hope i`m posting in the right area. today my alternator belt snapped causing loss of power steering, i was just wondering if anyone knew how much this would cost to repair and if it would have caused any underlying damage?

02-07-2008, 23:13	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,038 Thanks: 45 Thanked 153 Times in 115 Posts	Re: alternator belt snapped Welcome to Briskoda. I have moved your post to the Superb forum where it is more likely to receive a reply. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

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Bluefox Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 558 Thanks: 10 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Superb - alternator belt snapped It shouldn't have damaged anything seriously, might have caught a couple of tensioners. As for prices, I don't know - I've not had mine done yet. I Suspect it may be a bumper off though. Perhaps Lummox or Rotodiesel could help? Unless someone has had it done. Welcome to Briskoda __________________ 2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 12/07/08

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,788 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Superb - alternator belt snapped You can change it by removing just the undertray, but its a bit tight. Should only be half an hours labour and the price of the belt, so around £50 all in at Skoda dealer I reckon. Where abouts in the country are you, as we might be able to recommend someone to do it for you __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

03-07-2008, 09:47	#5
cullo1 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superb - alternator belt snapped thankyou, i live in doncaster there is a skoda dealer but i don`t really know how good they are

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Superb - alternator belt snapped I'd get the cambelt inspected at the same time as if the alternator belt has snapped it wasn't in great condition. The cambelt is every 4years or I think 60k on the suberb. Worth getting it checked though as if it's not in great condition and goes then it will be a very big bill. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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cullo1 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superb - alternator belt snapped thanks for all the advice guys just thought i`d let you know that the cost of repair was £80 which also included a new a/c belt.

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