> I'm pretty sure I've read in this group that a variator costs about 75 UKP
> plus a small amount of additional labour if you're already having the
> timing
> belt, tensioner and pulley done. BTW, make sure you get all these bits
> done,
> as it's often the latter components that fail and take out the belt.
>
> Lots of stuff about variators on google groups:
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?L138264A9
>
> I would guess a total bill of 7-800 UKP would be expected from a main
> dealer
> for this work plus a major service.
>

I guess I'll have to bite the bullet this time. I'm still ****ed that this
part has apparently failed when the newer versions, post 2000, were meant to
be ok.

Thanks guys. I'll post back after the collecting the car tomorrow.