Cam Belt

[voguev8]

Hi

Just purchased a 2nd C5 my my use, its a 2002 HDI 2.0 with 85k miles..

Its never had a cambelt.

Looking at a "Gates kit inc waterpump and was wondering how hard is the change to do. (Any Special Tools Needed )

If I take it to garage what sort of time is job booked at

Thanks

[THOMASROBLOT]

It is about each 10 years or 100000miles

It is easy to do if you are mechanic, the special tools needed are very common

In a garage you have to leave your car for 5 hours or more

In france the belt with the waterpump the cost is about 600€

 

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[Johndouglas]

If I take it to garage what sort of time is job booked at

Autodata lists the job as 4 hours - but water pump and tensioners will add more time.

There aren't any special tools required but you do need a comprehensive tool kit.   If your engine is on 85K and it hasn't any record of a belt change, I would say get it done pronto.