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Does my Renault Trafic van have a cam belt or a chain?

Does my 58 plate Renault Trafic panel van have a belt or chain?

Asked on 22 December 2021 by Luke Roy Mason

Answered by Dan Powell
The 2.0 dCi uses a chain. Initially, it was designed to last the life of the van, but they’re prone to stretching, a replacement typically required around the 100,000-130,000 mile mark and will cost £500 excluding VAT.
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