M/H Timing Belt Change

[Tall_Mike]

Hi,

 

We have an X290 - Euro 5 130 Multijet - Worked out that it has a cam belt and that this belt needs changing at 120,000 miles or 5 years (4 years of heavy use). I suspect that our M/H will have nowhere near that mileage on it when we reach that time, so it will be done on age not mileage. - Probably at 4 years given the hard life M/H's generally lead.

 

I must admit I hate Cam Belts, - much prefer cam chains although recognising that they can have their issues as well.

 

A couple of cars that I have had - the job to change the belts has been huge, almost engine out type work, I have had the Water pump or anything else driven by the belt changed at the same time.

 

What is this job like on the van? - Is it a huge task with a massive bill or something that's fairly simple and straightforward.

[Robbo]

Have a look at the Essenjay website who are located in Poole, Dorset.

 

They give costs for replacing the timing belt. It should give you an idea of prices.

 

[mildi]

Just had mine done at Essanjay, and the price was £350, very good service and one of the best waiting rooms (more like a lounge) I have seen plus the use of a courtesy car. , if you book in advance.

Another fiat garage quoted me £525

[Derek Uzzell]

This 2013 forum thread

 

http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Cam-belt-cost-please/32369/

 

discussed changing a timing-belt on a 2008 Ducato with 2.3litre motor.

 

It’s likely that changing the timing-belt on a Ducato X290 will be much the same as far as the work involved is concerned, but no doubt Nick Fisher could say if that’s the case.