Does my cam belt need changing !

[Lawson10]

So basically i have an 03 1.2 mk2 clio, it has done 71,033 miles looking through is part history that i have it doesn't say anything about a cam belt change. I am basically wondering when it would usually need changing, and how much its it generally to have it changed.

 

[AlexW]

I forget the mileage interval on that, but its most likely due on age alone.

 

[Daniel]

Intervals are 5 years or 72k.

 

[Lawson10]

yes that's what i thought, but wasn't sure i have my MOT at the end of February would it be alright till then do you think ?

 

[Lawson10]

every 5 years so its defiantly due one then, and should have already had one i hope !

 

[Alastair.]

Should have had its second belt change last year.

 

[Lawson10]

Ohhh really !

Would you have any ideas of cost ??

 

[Alastair.]

i can do a genuine cambelt kit and genuine aux belt (presume you dont have a/c) for £150 all in, im in Wiltshire.

Genuine water pump and genuine coolant 5l for another £100

 

[MartinR]

Circa £6k

 

[Lawson10]

£150 I was expecting it to be a lot more, Wiltshire is quite a way from me would it be needing a water pump change as well ?

 

[Alastair.]

Up to you on the water pump, worth it on the age and mileage. Renault fixed pricing are £399 for a belt change. A backstreet garage may do it for £150-£200.

 

[guysy]

Price is not too bad for cam belts on the non sport, change the pump at the same time as Im pretty sure they are powered by the cam belt, you don't want to get the belts done and then have a water pump failure.

 

[Lawson10]

Yeah exactly so it's defiantly worth getting water pump done as well, so how much would you be looking to charge for both cam belt change and water pump ?

 

[Lawson10]

£250 ?

 

[Alastair.]

Cambelt kit, aux belt kit, water pump and 5l of coolant all genuine parts £250 all in.

Do you have Air con or not?

 

[Lawson10]

£250 okay was expecting more so I'm pleased with that ! No no air con, I defiantly have to keep that offer in mind I will look for some quotes more locally as well, but I don't get anything as good then I'll defiantly be in contact.

 

[Lawson10]

Cheers much appreciated by the way !