Cambelt change.... When!!??

[Danny B]

Hi guys and girls im new on here. I drive a Fiesta Zetec S at the moment and im thinking of upgrading to a clio 172. Just wondered when the cambelt change is due on them? Ive been lookin at 02, 52 plates with between 30-50k miles. Also is there any major things i should look out for when buying one?

Also what sort of price do renualt charge for the cambelt change??

Any replys would be great,

Cheers

Dan

 

[edde]

Not much to look out for crash damage and making sure it stears and goes stright no unusual handing.

Sign up to the forum and these these two areas you can have a read at

Common Clio problems
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108607


Servicing rules/time/whats done etc (172/182)
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=107873

Clio 172/182 differences/changes/facts on changes in production
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=162405

Renault recomended fluids/amounts/grades to be used.
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=151501

 

[172.com]

72k or 5 years. I think they're around £500-600 quid, not sure. You're better off finding a Renault specialist rather than a dealer. Tell us where you are and you'll get told where's best to go.

Ah, Edde replied. Listen to him over me, he's a Clio guru.

 

[172boost]

good move getting a 172 from a zetec.
If you buy an 02/52 then cambelt should be done as it is due. If you buy a low mileage example then get it done early. Costs vary but mine will be costing £440 all in.

 

[Neil G]

As above..02 plate will need doing this year.....as I know being the owner of one