megane 225 cambelt change issues

I had same issues with local garages and even so French car specialists! I took mine to engine dynamics. £600 Inc water pump doesn't seem that bad

 

I had same issues with local garages and even so called French car specialists! I Hunted around for a Renault sport specialist and took mine to engine dynamics. £600 Inc water pump doesn't seem that bad

 

1200 at renault doesnt include a water pump.
where are you based

 

I think it's a big job, 10hrs by the book I think and I got the feeling that they did not want to commit. One quote was £1000 ish lol

 

Paid £225 including belt for mine to be done!, friends with garages lol

 

The problem is the space you have to work in about 4 inches and it's time for stripping the bumper slam panels cooler driver side wheel arch drive shaft and the different sequences you have to do when loosing and re fitting.
Its a big job but not difficult at all the book time puts mechs off the job.
Its a cam belt not a rebuild. I have the autodata for this and it's simple if your handy with tools and patient.
Where you located?

 

Just had mine done and as mentioned it's a lengthy job but mainly down to the space restrictions and having to remove the bumper and all that malarky...

 

the biggest problems is not having the correct tools as well, Renault have what's called a full floating engine , the crankshaft and camshafts aren't locked to the pulleys , so the usual mechanics who tip ex the pulleys run into problems !

the correct way is to lock the camshafts at the rear of them and lock the crankshaft, once locked you the release the pulleys and fit then belt correctly and so it's in time perfect

 

i could have done it if you were a bit closer to me

 

Mines is going in to get the cambelt, aux kit, waterpump, oil, plugs, and oil filter at the end of the month for £710 by RS specialists in Stirling, guy told me it will be in all day so for the labour and parts I reckon its a good price, I would really mess about with these engines if its a micky mouse garage, put it into someone who knows these cars and knows what their doing

 

Mines is going in to get the cambelt, aux kit, waterpump, oil, plugs, and oil filter at the end of the month for £710 by RS specialists in Stirling, guy told me it will be in all day so for the labour and parts I reckon its a good price, I wouldn't really mess about with these engines if its a micky mouse garage, put it into someone who knows these cars and knows what their doing

 

Easy job with the correct tools. I'd always use Renault specialists that could show me what tools they use. Genuine Renault timing tools aren't cheap so not many places use them.
519 Automotive in Bedfordshire have looked after all my Renault sport's. Never had any issues great service as competitive prices.

 

Paid £525 for both belts and water pump just over 4 hours inc some stubborn bolts
denbers was under £500 for his R26 as it went smoother than mine lol
local garage has done quite a few of them, everywhere else was quoting £650+

 

Its a mornings work at most and the only real issue is getting the tensioner correct.

They seem to over tighten once the engine has run, causing a whine. As long as the engine is run for a minute (with all covers/mounts off) you can gauge how much the tensioner tightens beyond what it should; it can then be adjusted so it tightens to the correct setting after running.

Any garage should be able to do this easily.

Paul

 

Would you get this whine with the car idling?

 

Yes, its more of a drone on idle.

Paul

 

I just had mine done a local garage. They're not Renault specialists but the owner is a family friend of my wife's, and a very honest decent chap. Salt of the earth type guys. They're always busy because they've a good reputation, we've sent all our cars there. £400ish (had service done at same time) for the belt and water pump using Renault parts. £680 including a comprehensive service including gearbox oil and brake fluid. That oil has made such a difference to the gear change.

 

We collected the car on Friday and it's been fine, driven in any manner. Our chap did say he had te proper Renault cam locking tools though.
He's done cambelts on our other cars too with no problems.

 

Mark black all day long!!!!

 

Had mine done at cooksport ... less than £500 all in....

 

It's not just the cam shaft setting tool you need though. Additionally you need the pulley immobiliser tool and a decent tech wrench to accurately measure the fixing angles when tightening them up.

We do them and the water pump for £450 including VAT with genuine parts

 

You pay your money and take your chance I'm afraid. This is why we advise you always do your homework and make the best decision based on the info you have but ultimately you have no real idea what they are doing or fitting if we're being honest. It could be a cheap Chinese belt kit or it could be a quality kit. The real weak point on these though is the water pump (cheap ones don't last) and make damn sure the camshaft and crank shaft fixings and seals are replaced.

We only ever use genuine parts because they are designed for the car by the original designers and it lends to build customer confidence in your ability to do the job right (I find it also helps that you are a Renault Approved Trade Partner to)

 

The Renault parts aren't even that expensive. There are more expensive cambelt kits on euro car parts.

 

No, they are the set point end caps and are consumables that should be included with the belt kits (but aren't). The camshaft oil seals live behind the camshaft pulleys and always get changed by us when the timing belt is replaced along with all fixings.

 

We change the following items for £450...

Timing belt kit (Inc. Tensioner and Idler)
Water Pump
Camshaft fixing and seal kit
End caps
Crank pulley bolt
Coolant (Type-D)
Auxiliary drive belt kit

All new parts from Renault UK, Invoiced, VAT included and your service book stamped. Throw in an extra £23+VAT and we'll bang in a new thermostat at the same time.

 

2.5 to 3 hours is the normal but sometimes life happens. Most Meganes that are recieved at 9am and are done for dinnertime.

 

Not a problem at all, it's the same price for the 250/265 also with the possible addition of the dephaser pulley.

We do them all the time but all info and prices are on our website so drop us an email if you need anything.

www.DiamondMotors.co.uk

Mick