Could anyone give me a rough suggestion now much the cost of repairing a snapped timing belt on a RENAULT Megane 1998 1.4ie. This has just happen to me and I was wondering how much this would set me back.
Worst and best price guide.
Thanks
2006-06-19 00:27:55 · 6 answers · asked by MR_KGB 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well it cost £352 or $650
Three valves two inlet one exhaust.
2006-07-01 12:32:19 · update #1
When the timing belt snaps in a modern engine, it's a virtual certainty that valve damage will be done. The camshaft stops turning almost immediately which leaves several valves in a partially or fully open position. The rest of the engine continues to turn until you either declutch or the vehicle comes to a halt. One or more of the opened valves will be hit by the piston. This will bend the valve and may also break the piston.
The net result is several hundreds of pounds worth of damage. It will probably be best to have a rebuilt lump fitted or get a good runner from a breaker's yard. Check the motoring press for prices of rebuilt engines or call around breaker's yards for quotes. Most breakers can arrange for fitting as can any competent motor engineer.
2006-06-19 00:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nasty thing to happen i am a mehanic and the ruff prices are as follows,
if u bent valves ur looking at about £6-700 depending on part prices
if the belt snapped and you were lucky enough to not bend valves the about £200 but always follow the golden rule change your cambelt when the manafacure tells you to they are not trying to raid your pockets just saving you money in the long run hope i can help
2006-06-19 08:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by paul s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 or 4 valves 10 pounds each Head gasket 30 pounds maybe head bolts 15 pounds timing belt 20 pounds and 5 or 6 hours of your time if you know what you doing the job is simple dont let shister garages rip you off and I should know ive worked in many of em for 30 years.have a go yourself if you need help mail me
2006-06-19 18:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your junk yards and ask if you can buy an engine that will fit and hire someone to install it.
To rebuild your engine could cost.... guess $2500 give or take.
Good Luck!
2006-07-01 15:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Brandysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
priceless, there are some things money cant buy for everything else there is mastercard
2006-06-19 07:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by chopps . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would be like $400.00 or more.
2006-07-03 01:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by didi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋