cambelt

[stefanmay3]

I own a 56 plate 197 so its almost 5 years old now do I really need to change the cambelt when the car has only done 22k?

 

[Foxspeed]

I own a 56 plate 197 so its almost 5 years old now do I really need to change the cambelt when the car has only done 22k?

mines due this year and only done or will have done around 24k.....but its still getting done! :bat:

 

[clio200cup]

I own a 56 plate 197 so its almost 5 years old now do I really need to change the cambelt when the car has only done 22k?

this is the problem with 197's coming down to more affordable prices. you get owners who aren't as disciplined as perhaps they should be.

 

[GrumpyTwig]

I've heard the old mileage excuse when I was looking at 182s, if it's part of the service schedule then it's there for a reason as it's possible for certain things to perish just over time and not necessarily due to the mileage on a car.

If you don't do it you're just running the risk of needing a new engine at some point.

 

[BenW]

I think belts are actually more likely to fail due to age than mileage. The rubber breaks down over time

 

[Keiran197]

mines a 07 so whens mine due

 

[GrumpyTwig]

mines a 07 so whens mine due

5 years isn't it? so next year unless you've done a lot of miles.

 

[Keiran197]

just done 50k

 

[Raptor6767]

Having it changed this days after 3 years & 50kkm.

 

[BenW]

Its due at 5 years or 72k miles, which ever comes first

 

[stefanmay3]

this is the problem with 197's coming down to more affordable prices. you get owners who aren't as disciplined as perhaps they should be.

No need for the dig at all I was only asking a question thanks for the others that have given me advice.

 

[brightside]

mine needs doing end of November. Renaut quoted me £670 to do it.
I told them were to go. lol

 

[Willis]

Should be able to get it done for £400-500 from a specialist, that's not a bad price form the dealer though to be honest.

Don't let Joe Random do it from the local garage. Dealer or specialist is the ONLY way to go.

Mine's just turned over 36K and is an '07. Ignore the mileage if it's low, do it off the age.

 

[Roy]

mine will be done the end of the summer 50,000 4 n half yrs old
aux belt also

 

[Keiran197]

here you go

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clio-Sport-RS...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c4d938f3

 

[BenW]

here you go

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clio-Sport-RS...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c4d938f3

That seems cheap but they've been very careful with their wording in the ad. These aren't genuine parts, I'd definitely put genuine parts on when we're talking about these belts and tensioners, important to get high quality parts

 

[Roy]

as ben said not genuine parts
get TwingoGeeko to give you a price thats were mine are coming from:thumbsup:

 

[luke3]

Mine will be done in December will probably be on 40k going to get the parts off twingo!
You get yours done at amblecote Roy?

 

[Roy]

Mine will be done in December will probably be on 40k going to get the parts off twingo!
You get yours done at amblecote Roy?

deff Luke going to try and see them tomoz i will get a price and let you know

 

[luke3]

Sound roy let us know, tell them I will be having mine done there aswell might sort out abit of discount, ya never know!