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How often to change CAM Belt? 1 year 9 months ago #1

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Kadjar Diesel - 6 years old - 23K miles.  Service is due next month at the dealers. Touch wood, no issues so for except had to change one of the Injectors. Dealer recommends to change CAM belt. Haven't changed it since bought new.  Being not technical, I'm not sure.  Any suggestions?

What is recommended?

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How often to change CAM Belt? 1 year 9 months ago #2

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with such low mileage I would say no, either way if the cambelt gets changed then the waterpump needs doinging at the same time?

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Doesn't matter how low your mileage is, the age is most important. Obviously it's up to you but consider the cost of a new engine against cost of cam belt change. You'll get NO warning, belt will just break. 
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Doesn't matter how low your mileage is, the age is most important. Obviously it's up to you but consider the cost of a new engine against cost of cam belt change. You'll get NO warning, belt will just break. 
 

Thank you.  Decided to change it

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Mine needs changing in January I had a quote of £930 not including water pump at main dealership 

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Yates!

That's too expensive! 

Just had mine changed at 86,000 miles plus water pump for 330 quid. Car went in at 9 and it was done by 12.30! Granted it wasn't a main dealership and I'm from a 'cheaper' area of the country but I would shop around! 

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