Changing Dephaser pully without changing timing belt?

[siburrman]

Got my timing belt and water pump changed a couple months ago. It looks like my dephaser is on its way out (Sounds like a diesel when warmed up). Can it be changed without changing the timing belt again?

 

[George182]

I would imagine that everyone will recommend replacing the belt and belt kit again tbh.

 

[Budgie]

Have to remove the cambelt to change the dephaser pulley.

If you retime the old belt, you're asking for problems.

If you got the kit changed a couple of months ago, just get a new belt. If you just got the belt changed last time (unlikely) then replace the whole cb kit.

 

[MartinR]

Change the belt at "least"

 

[Chip-mk1]

Its a strange one really, because there is no reason that undoing and then redoing the belt should make the slightest difference to it, its not like its going to suddenly break because you released and re-applied the tension, the force involved is tiny compared to the huge amount of tension its under to open the valves at 7K rpm, but for peace of mind I would still replace it anyway despite knowing there is no real "need" to do so.

 

[Fred@BTM]

a belt on its own is only £30

 

[Chip-mk1]

a belt on its own is only £30

Will the average renault dealer sell you a belt on its own, or do then normally sell them in a kit only.
Ive only ever bought the kits personally so dont know what the options are.

 

[siburrman]

Cheers people, any idea of cost?

 

[Addicted]

Cheers people, any idea of cost?

Read above your post.

As to what a garage would charge, it's still a load of labour to redo it!

 

[jon_r]

I've got a gates belt in the garage. It's new and unused but the box is a bit ratty. £25 delivered? Pm me.