406 Rapier Estate ( June 2001) 2 litre Hdi diesel @ 80,000 miles.

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W.Lindsay - 23 Jun 2008 20:31 GMT

Can someone advise what drive belt(s) are fitted on above, what they drive
and when they are scheduled for replacement. Cost of changing would also be
of help.

Many thanks,

Wally.

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G.T - 24 Jun 2008 22:03 GMT

Hi,

> Can someone advise what drive belt(s) are fitted on above, what they drive
> and when they are scheduled for replacement. Cost of changing would also be
> of help.

If not already done in the past, the cambelt (given for 80,000 or 5 years,
not sure about the mileage). Heavily recommended : the water pump (the old
may not last with a new belt, due to its tension) and the aux belt (for a
couple of pounds, it's an investment).

Regards,
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G.T

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W.Lindsay - 26 Jun 2008 05:28 GMT

Good point re water pump, it had not occured to me and as access looks
awkward, might as well do it when in that area. Having both belts done by
local garage which I trust for £300.00.
Many thanks for your thoughts.
Happy Motoring

Wally.
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malc - 26 Jun 2008 21:28 GMT

> Good point re water pump, it had not occured to me and as access looks
> awkward, might as well do it when in that area. Having both belts
> done by local garage which I trust for £300.00.

Seems a reasonable price. I had my petrol 406 cambelt done when I bought the
car because there was no record of it having been done. IIRC it cost me £140
or so but you're getting extra done. I remember when I had a Xantia asking
the local Cit. dealers how much a cam belt change would be. Very little
change from £450 was the answer, local specialist did it for £120.

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