Renault Megane Cam Belt

[bigh997]

I have just got my Megane 1.4 16V Petrol Engine, 2002 and have no record of a Cam Belt. It has 56000 miles on clock. When should the Cam Belt be changed and should I get it done ASAP.

Thx H

[exdonkey]

I don't know much about Meganes but normal time for changing a cam belt is somewhere around 40k - 50k miles. The consequenses of a cam belt breaking are usually disaterous ( i.e. expensive) and as such, unless you can be sure that it has been changed, my advice would be to get it done. Rough guess is that parts & labour would be around �100 to get the job done - compared to many many times that to repair the resultant damage from a broken one.

[sarnieken]

If you speak to your local Renault dealership they will be able to give you the correct service interval for a cambet change.

Some french cars are quoted up to 60,000 miles but if you're unsure, get it done.

It is a job that can be done by any competent garage and although the part doesn't cost much, it is the labour that will cost.

[Toureman]

Your cambelt is overdue for renewal now as the intervals are 70,000 or every 5 years.

Go here for more information...

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk?referrer=599

Don't take guesses, it will cost more than �100.

[bigh997]

Thanks for your all for your help. I called into a garage and got told 60,000 or every 5 years. So I have booked it in to have the cam belt and a service done this Wednesday.

Thanks again
H

[squaddie]

If they use original parts the price could be more expensive. ~One of the best makers of Cam and Timing belts is GATES.

Which ever way oyu go its truly cheper than a broken cam shaft, bent valves etc.