Cam belt went at 68000 miles.
Leak in the power steering line.
The car has been service at the recommended service intervals.
Complained to Renault; they have refused any refund for the damage. They don't seem to know what is the recomended replace interval for the cam-belt. They mentioned 72000 miles; Haynes manual says 80000; Renault garage in France says 120000 Km or 6 years.
No reputable company refuses a complaint with a smile!
Renault is moving away from cam-belts to timing chains in their new models; I wonder why?
I would like to hear from people who had the same problem.
My N-reg Espace 2.1 diesel timing belt went at 69500 miles, £700 to repair. Replacement mileage is 70000...
Rad, water pump and head gasket failed at 71000 (£1850). Renault unable to supply head gasket...
Just had the cam belt fail on my 1997 R-reg RT-X 2.2 TD diesel Espace.
Like others, the mileage was only 63,000 and the recommended change of timing belt is 72,000 in the service book.
Our bill arrived two days ago for £2,5000!! Items such as new water pump and air hose had been charged for, along with 24.5 hours of labour plus £90 for Aircon drain and refill.
Our servicing engineer managed to get a £300 contribution from Renault which I think is derisory.
Anyone done any better?
AJW
awells@ridge.co.uk
Espace Alize 1.9 Diesel.. Excellent Car lovely Drive Especially with a bad Back..
Shame about the Cam Belt Problem Belt Changed at 90,000 when first purchased second hand.. Has just gone at 130,000 surely if it is a 72,000 replacement it should have lasted more tha 40,000 miles.
Cost in excess of £1000. Still having discussions with Dealer. Wheelers of Newbury. Personally would never recommend them again.
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