Cambelt change

[strax]

My 1.6 16v is due for a cambelt change soon. I havent got round to phoning Renault yet, but does anyone know roughly how much it will cost.

I had a look on dialogsys and it looks quite complex, what with removing an engine mount etc. My local garage that I use for servicing wont do it as they dont have the proper tools to re setup the timing, so it looks as if I am going to be ripped off by Renault prices.

 

[JAY172]

yes you need some cam and crank locking tools. where are you from strax?

 

[strax]

Ayrshire in Scotland

 

[JAY172]

oh doesnt matter then,to far away to help. looks like renault then. dealer could charge up to £400 depending on what their labour rate is.

 

[strax]

ouch

 

[Smokey]

But if your willing to travel to derby Hill Power do it for approx £140

 

[valver lad]

Got mine change about a month ago, cost £90. Bargin

 

[rsshawn]

Quote: Originally posted by Smokey on 13 May 2004


But if your willing to travel to derby Hill Power do it for approx £140





Nick just priced me a cambelt (inc tensioner & idler change) at £264 fitted. Called Prima: £550. Yeh whatever!!

 

[007]

Renault Inverness quoted me £395 for the Willie.

 

[patty]

iv jus been quoted 75 quid,,,, but that was from my uncle!

patty

 

[Deeg]

I strongly recomend Nick at Hill Power (as every one does).

He did mine for £200 less than anyone else.

If youre looking at £400 in Ayr, then it might be worth the drive down. Get a nice drive down and you get your car done by a completely sound guy who doesnt rip people off, and has been working on Renaults for ages....

 

[badinvincible]

does look like being worth the drive down, for the peace of mind and the saving, i would make the trip to Hillpower