Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt?

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Sun 6 Sep 2009 11:36
01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? - a900ss
Guys,

Just bought a s/hand 1.8 Laguna II and I've no idea when the cambelt was last changed so feel I really should get it replaced now. I will get my local indie to do but I've no idea how long it should take. Anybody know what is a reasonable time?

While the belt is off I will also get the waterpump replaced as that's only about £30 and it makes sense to get that done at the same time.

Thanks
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Sun 6 Sep 2009 15:16
01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? - Simon
The cambelt alone is a fair old job and takes a good few hours. I arranged for one to be done for someone by a good independant who I throw a fair amount of work at and he charged me £235 all in, including the belt/kit if I remember correctly. I think Renault wanted £400+ to do the same job.
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Mon 7 Sep 2009 09:37
01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? - a900ss
Hi,

I've jst read elsewhere that the waterpump isn't on the timing belt pulley therefore no need to change it with the cambelt. Can anybody confirm this?

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Mon 7 Sep 2009 10:06
01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? - a900ss
Garage has quoted £150 plus VAT for labour only, is this reasonable?

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Mon 7 Sep 2009 21:11
01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? - Simon
>>Garage has quoted £150 plus VAT for labour only, is this reasonable?

I would have thought so, but get a couple of other quotes and compare prices.
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