Quick Q - 197 Cambelt Kit

[ttrw2]

(I have searched this...)

Doing the cambelt, water pump and dephaser shortly on my 197. Correct kit to get?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEPHASER-...pe:197&hash=item237bd0e177:g:FygAAOSwopRYiL4t

Compatibility check says so. Any pointers to a better/cheaper genuine kit or comments on the above trader welcome please.

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Micah]

I ended up buying cheap and paying twice due to a faulty dephaser as I had no comeback on the parts I asked the garage to fit. I personally would take it to a specialist and paying for them to supply and fit the parts for peace of mind.
That kit does look genuine though, but check the parts upon delivery. Worst case scenario, from my own experience, would be to not fit the dephaser pulley.

 

[ttrw2]

Thanks for the reply Micah. Doing the job myself - have the correct Renault tools - just wanting to make sure I get the correct (genuine!) kit of bits.

 

[J90RDN]

Pricing up the parts from RPD has them coming in at £240 plus delivery, and you will know they are genuine parts from the UK (easier to deal with any issues).
http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-cam-belt-kit-f4r/
http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-megane-dephaser-pulley/
http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-water-pump-f9q-f4r/

 

[ttrw2]

Thanks mate, you're right. Add another £12 for the crank pulley bolt comes in at £253 + delivery. I'll give them a call and go this route.

Cheers

 

[J90RDN]

Out of interest where did you buy the tools? Going to be attempting mine soon as it's well overdue.

 

[ttrw2]

Bought the kit off here s/h a couple of months ago from @Siliconsteve

 

[PAUL JA]

Try ALS for a complete kit price

https://www.als-performance.com/kits/specialist-kits/cambelt-kit?zenid=d87p8h7hu5b6mll5l5f6fq3gr4

They may offer a discount - they did for Chris

 

[J90RDN]

Try ALS for a complete kit price

https://www.als-performance.com/kits/specialist-kits/cambelt-kit?zenid=d87p8h7hu5b6mll5l5f6fq3gr4

They may offer a discount - they did for Chris

That kit is more expensive as it includes the aux belt and tensioner. Good price

 

[Crazylegs]

Priced up a cambelt change at my local Renault Independent specialist today and was pleasantly surprised. £418 all in, I thought it would be nearer £800 tbh.

 

[J90RDN]

Priced up a cambelt change at my local Renault Independent specialist today and was pleasantly surprised. £418 all in, I thought it would be nearer £800 tbh.

Thats a good price, but make sure it includes the water pump. I also doubt it will include the dephaser, but they are meant to be a stronger design on the 197/200.

 

[Crazylegs]

Thats a good price, but make sure it includes the water pump. I also doubt it will include the dephaser, but they are meant to be a stronger design on the 197/200.

It is, includes the water pump and all associated parts. I thought that was an excellent price really and was very surprised by that.

 

[Crazylegs]

BTW I'm not an owner yet lol. Was just checking as it's literally down the road from my work.

 

[Pav]

sounds like a very good price..ask them for a make of the kit...

 

[Crazylegs]

I'm not going back in again ha ha but I'm assuming it's OE Renault. They have their reputation at stake I doubt they'd sell junk.

 

[ttrw2]

Ended-up going to renaultpartsdirect for what I needed, all in was £256 posted and arrived the next day.