Cam belt

[rayacc2005]

Hi guys, I just got a quote from a Renault garage for replacement of the cam belt. £677

Now apparently the cam and auxilliary belt need replacing after 5 years or 72000 miles.
I'm only taking my car in for a 36000 service, but it is 5 and a half years old.
So do you reckon I should have those belts replaced now, or could I perhaps wait another year or so and get them done at 54000 miles?

 

[nosluom]

thats an absolutely ridiculous quote mate. Cambelt kit is only around 120 and aux belt is around a tenner so that means they're charging over 500 for labour. Its about 6 hours work i believe so i'd shop round for some quotes mate

 

[rayacc2005]

Of course, I will shop around. But what about my question...should I have it done now, or could I wait?

 

[nosluom]

definately get it done now mate. cars 5 years old and you're gonna end up paying twice otherwise

 

[S22 JGS]

rentech do it for about 420 i think.

and yes you should have them done... not worth risking. if the cam goes u could be looking at 1500 quid for repairs

 

[rayacc2005]

So, are you definitely saying that age is a more important factor than mileage for this belt then?

 

[Dan@SJM]

yes. deffo get it done.

 

[rayacc2005]

Thanks guys.

This is bad news though. Guess I may have to postpone my wedding :approve:

 

[chris172]

If you are near Kettering I know a garage that has quoted me £300

 

[spen1104]

i paid 600 for mine at reno more of a conveinience thing work location wise but i have a couple of mates that work at kwickfit and there pricing matrix quotes the job at just under 300 wish i had know before i id have had them do it

 

[edde]

If you don't go to a Renault dealership make sure you go somewhere where they have the proper Renault tools enough engine have been rouinged by garages thinking they can do it.

The cambelt kits £130 and its 5.1 hours officially to do the job so any quote around £300 seems very cheap.

 

[Fletcher]

Get it done if it's over 5 years old asap, as the cambelt weakens over time.