Clio 182 Cam Belt advice

[Jakey]

Guys

looking at buying a 182 on an 05 reg with just 8k genuine miles on the clock..... Im under the impression Cam belts should be changed every 5 years however with the car only covering 8k miles is it really needed?

Thanks

 

[sideways danny]

yes 100% needed. rubber de-grades, tensioners and idlers corrode and the grease in bearings dries out

 

[Jakey]

Cool, thanks v much

 

[Jakey]

And just for my future reference who is the London/Romford/Essex area specialist (im in Chadwell Heath)..............

 

[EllD90]

Mark Fish - Harlow.

 

[Jakey]

Guys a quick question.....

How come Mark Fish and NW performace have such an enourmous difference in cost of Cam Belt change , service etc.....
Mark has quoted me just under £1000 however looks like NW performace offer ame service for around £500...... Does that price include labour costs?

If I am missing something please let me know and I spologise in advance...

 

[Fred@BTM]

Because mark fish can quite frankley! Several time championship winner, but £1K is steep!

 

[Budgie]

PM'd, Jake..