Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - Timing belt change

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Fri 17 Aug 2007 15:48
Timing belt change - Clio 02 quickshift
I have just discovered that my 02 Clio is more than 5 years old (5 years and 2 months). It hasn't done many miles (less than 20.000) but the service book recommends that the timing belt gets changed after 72.000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first). I went around to my garage and they only have time to change it in 2 weeks time. Can somebody please inform me whether it is dangerous to continue driving in it for another two weeks?

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Fri 17 Aug 2007 16:21
Timing belt change - GregSwain
Considering the mileage I'd say no, but the rubber will have started to perish so good idea getting it changed. Don't flog the engine until it's been done, but should be perfectly safe to drive sedately (it's obviously worked OK for the last 2 months!).
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Fri 17 Aug 2007 20:30
Timing belt change - Clio 02 quickshift
That sounds reassuring. I shall drive as sedately as my grand (she is 86)

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Fri 17 Aug 2007 23:43
Timing belt change - Altea Ego
YUp it will be fine. If its the 1.2 for an extra 40 quid get them to change the water pump.

(the pump can sometimes break up, sieze and throw the timing belt )
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