HELP ! dealer or independant mechanic on timing belt broken

[patrick]

hi everyone
My first foray into owning an alfa is a 2003 147. to cut a long story short, the timing belt snapped on the weekend  - i am thinking expensive  argh
i have to decide whether to take it to my usual mechanic - likely cheaper, but part of the reason for the breakdown in the first place is the mechanics error on when the timing belt had to be replaced
OR
take it to the local alfa dealer who says they know how to do the job properly and have all the right tools.
mechanic says his labour is about $75 / hr and that alfa's is prob twice that
what should I do??

[Evan Bottcher]

duplicate post here: http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=2493

[Sam]

Same thing happened to my Niece with her 156.
Bruno at Marinello did it for a reasonable cost
Another one to try would Milano Motors in Reservoir (I believe that now have a mechanic on duty and are doing mechanical work too)
Then another Bruno in Campbellfield, can't remember his name.
If you still haven't done anything yet and need his name, let me know and I'll dig up his name and address

[pep105]

Yes thats right Sam Vince is the mechanic at Milano

[Sam]

Yes, but there is yet anoher 'Bruno' in CampbellField / Somerton area, just off Coopers St.
Don't know his surname or address, but I can easly get it.

[Evan Bottcher]

Can't help wondering if he arm wrestles