Cambelt over due

[ricks-197sport]

Hi guys,
Just got an 06 197 sport done 48k and hasnt had a cambelt change yet. I plan on getting it done asap, what am i best to get changed? Belt pullys, tensioner and pump??
Cheers

 

[Chris197F1]

if you bought it from a garage id be taking it back there and asking why it hasnt been done

But yeah that seems right, cam belt, aux belt, water pump

 

[ricks-197sport]

Got it private, paid £4200 for it. Does £150 sound ok for the cambelt kit and water pump?

 

[Chris197F1]

not sure mate, is it genuine Renault parts?

 

[ricks-197sport]

Oe part, the belt is gates.

 

[ricks-197sport]

Genuine renault parts, cambelt kit, alt belt kit, water pump, cam pully and coolant £450.

 

[Roy]

Genuine renault parts, cambelt kit, alt belt kit, water pump, cam pully and coolant £450.

Is that fitted????
If not try Karl of here for price on parts first

 

[ricks-197sport]

Is that fitted????
If not try Karl of here for price on parts first

No fitted is £1000 from renault but a mechanic i no can do fit it for £200. I will speak to karl for a price.
Cheers

 

[Roy]

No fitted is £1000 from renault but a mechanic i no can do fit it for £200. I will speak to karl for a price.
Cheers

I would that's well over priced

 

[ricks-197sport]

Whats karls username on here mate?

 

[MikeH]

No fitted is £1000 from renault but a mechanic i no can do fit it for £200. I will speak to karl for a price.
Cheers

Need to be a paid member to post in Karls section, and its not a job to be done by a mechanic who isnt experienced and knowledgable with doing these engines, its far too easy to get them timed up wrong

 

[Olo]

a bit out of thread but will Cam Timing Belt Kit from a Renault Clio 2.0 172 fit the Clio 3 RS?
I sold my 172 but still have the kit...

Thanks

 

[ricks-197sport]

Rite i have just got off the phone to a renault garage and they can do the job with parts for £600 and thats including the dephaser pully.
That sound reasonable?

 

[Chrisgti6]

Sounds very reasonable for Renault actually!

 

[ricks-197sport]

Ive got two dealers by me and one was charging £1000 and the other £600 :s
Booked in for next thursday also doing a service aswell.

 

[sideways danny]

sounds mentally expensive from Renault. I charge £469 including fitting

 

[Chrisgti6]

sounds mentally expensive from Renault. I charge £469 including fitting

Yes, it's expensive, but for Renault I think it's pretty reasonable especially as it's including the dephaser (Not that I think that'll really need doing)

 

[sideways danny]

you say it like going to renault is a good thing. PMSL. I can't tell you how often I've fixed main dealer mistakes

You won't need the VVT pulley changing. Even if you did, it's £99, so I'm still cheaper

 

[Foxspeed]

you say it like going to renault is a good thing. PMSL. I can't tell you how often I've fixed main dealer mistakes

You won't need the VVT pulley changing. Even if you did, it's £99, so I'm still cheaper

for some people going to the "official" dealers is piece of mind because they think they are the "experts"...its not always the case and the same with some independants as well...

i had mine done via a dealer for less than £500...

 

[Robo_#1]

for some people going to the "official" dealers is piece of mind because they think they are the "experts"...its not always the case and the same with some independants as well...

i had mine done via a dealer for less than £500...

Which stealers was this Si?


I think the advantage of going to a main dealer in my eyes is purely down to the fact that if they properly shag your engine or cock up your timing you can get it fixed entirely at their costs. God knows I don't trust their technical knowledge.

Going to an independent is a bit of an unknown entity and if they balls it up and refuse to pay you've got a fight on your hands.