2007 Clio DCi III timing belt service

[dciguy]

Hi guys!

It will soon be time to change my timing belt.

I have spoken to my local Renault dealership & they have told me they will do "everything" all in for £400. Having limited mechanical knowledge I asked if they would be changing the water pump & they said yes, that's included in the £400. I've checke on their fixed priced servicing online http://www.renault.co.uk/ownerservices/servicing/servicing-offers.aspx & it does say "Timing belt inc. accessory belt £399". However, there is no mention on the waterpump?

Now, I've just got a few questions I hope someone can help me with. I was wondering what the "accessory belt" is? And.. Is there any things else they should be changing belts wise when they are doing the timing belt. Car has 55,000m & is 6 years old later this month.

Hope someone can help :S

 

[dciguy]

Spoke to one renault garage & they have said timing/aux belts pulley change is on offer at £379. He said water pump is not necessary but would be an extra £120?

Is it not necessary to change the water pump? £500 for belts and pump seems a lot - or is this right?

Thanks for any help guys.

edit: just spoken to renault garage in my firstpost and they will do belts and pump for £380, they knocked £20 off if I get the car in on Wednesday. Quite a variation in price!? What do you guys think about that?

I want to get this done, sell the car in a few months and get my 197!:clap:

 

[lemonnobby]

Where you based

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I think you'd be mad to take it to Renault in any case, even if it was £400 all in inc the water pump.

There are that many specialists you'd kick yourself if and when it fails if Renault do it.

 

[dciguy]

I'm in Northern Ireland guys, not many specialists here for Renault I don't think.

Booked in to Renault tomorrow... At least they will have to stand over it I suppose, right?