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Post by 406ric on Jan 15, 2009 12:17:15 GMT
Apologies - 1 more query re my '97 406 TD. The previous owner had the car for years and was a mechanic (or was that maniac?). I'm pretty sure / hopeful that he changed the cambelt at some point but obviously nothing in the service history. Am I right in thinking there's not way of telling it's condition and that I should just have it replaced? I understand it's not a cheap / easy job on the diesels - does anyone have a rough idea as to how much?? Cheers
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Post by 205GRD on Jan 24, 2009 10:00:25 GMT
You are right in saying that there is no way to check if it has been done. If you don't have the evidence of when it was changed then I would change it straight away. Not sure on the price as I did the last one on my 205 myself, although it was a pain of a job to do. (No space to work in along the side of the engine)
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john74
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Post by john74 on Sept 20, 2010 14:55:29 GMT
you should be able to check condition of cambelt by removing timing belt cover. if you do change cambelt i would recommend doing water pump also
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Post by 406taxi on Jul 14, 2011 6:14:26 GMT
yes, get the cambelt changed if you are unsure of it's vintage, and the waterpump. i have known of cambelt failure due to seized waterpumps - even if the cambelt is recent.
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Post by oldpug on Jul 18, 2011 17:53:44 GMT
A used belt just looks like an old belt but if it fails it will cost you £1500 + !!?? so replace it and don't cut costs as it defeats the object.A small independent should charge about £150+ labour,as said above be prepared to replace the water pump,extra 1/2hr labour + £30 part and a/freeze,and possible tensioner pully.The auxiliary belt has to be removed to do the job so fit a new one, £16.So,all in all if you get it done by a professional budget for about £250-£275 + VAT?
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