Tall_Mike Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildi Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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