[FCDGMC]

I did the timing belt, tensioner, water pump, front oil seals, drive belts, etc. on my 2000 about a year ago. Hattrick is dead on, you want to do all this stuff while you're in there - all of the labor is in getting to it, kinda like doing the clutch any time you pull the transmission. Since you have to pull all of the spark plugs out when you do this procedure, you might as well replace them if they're at all worn. I will tell you though, getting to the number 6 plug hole (rear of engine - up against the firewall) was the second biggest pain in the ass of the whole procedure. Maybe Hattrick has some suggestions on that that will save you some frustration.

Price is about what I paid - maybe $260 for all the parts. I wish I could say it took me 4 hours - more like most of Memorial day weekend - but I had some struggles. I would say you'll want to allow yourself a full day. Dealers out here (CO) will charge you at least $600 to do it - I think the spec is 6-7 shop hours. I think that price includes all the stuff I did, but I'm not sure.

Hands down the hardest part to it was getting the crank pulley bolt off. Find the beefiest strap wrench you can to hold on to the crank pulley - the manual has a picture of one with a chain - I couldn't find one like that but something heavy duty that won't flex is ideal. Hattrick - any secrets here too? Other than that, following the manual was a pretty straight forward procedure.

I also found that having a compression gauge made finding TDC very easy, which is crucial to the operation.

Good luck!