Belt is about 200$ . Workmanship is another 100$.
Note that Gen2 uses 1 single belt for both it's aircond and timing.
You might also want to check out the aircond tension bearing (another 250$) as the aircond bearing is normally what causes the "rat-noise". However, aircond tension bearing cannot be checked or replace without taking out the timing belt in the first place.
Alot of people who does not know or understand campro engine will tell you that the rat-noise come from aircond belt (which is true for cars that uses 2 different type of belt).
Those that know Campro engine but is not an expert will tell you that the timing belt (that control aircond belt) causes the sound due to the harden belt after wear and tear. (which can also be true)
Another type (which is me, and might be you) will change the timing belt. This will cause the rat noise to disappear for a few week (mine last a whole month). If you change your belt and the rat noise re-appear, then it's confirm that you will need to change the aircond tension bearing. So far, I do not know of another way of checking it the sound originated from timing belt or aircond tension bearing.
The issue with the aircond tension bearing is a design fault, as the "original" size bearing will cause the rat noise once you use long enough. Some drivers have chosen other type of aircond bearing (reason: different size) to solve this issue, but I am not sure what type(car) of bearing they are using.
p/s: in short. the sound has 2 possible cause; inwhich both will be unknown until you go for the try-and-error approach (or if other sifus here know of alternative).
For me, I've changed the timing belt earlier this year, and have since ignore the rat noise, as i have no more money to invest in car.
QUOTE(Conroe @ Aug 1 2009, 06:29 PM)
Guys,what is the price for Gen2 1.6(A) aircon belting kit?mine got some kikiki sound d..
This post has been edited by Dovienya: Aug 2 2009, 12:41 AM