Dacia Duster diesel timing belt replacement

[jjad]

I change the oil and filters on our Dacia Duster every year or so, but see that every 6 years (or 72,000 miles, whichever comes first) the accessories belt and rollers, and the timing belt and rollers should be replaced.

Now, this is a job I'm not going to do myself, but given that it's done only 30,000 miles, how long would you wait to change these belts and rollers?

Thanks!

 

[edwin]

The book will say that at either 6 years ( because of age related degradation of the belt materials) or miles ( because of the work and flexing it has done) it should be replaced. And the outcome if it breaks in use is catastrophe. The engine will need replacing. I have never chanced that.

 

[jjad]

Good points, Edwin.

I'll get it booked in. It's also due brake fluid replacement and the fuel filter is difficult to get to as well.

All the best

 

[edwin]

Where are you in Herefordshire, I was brought up south of Newent, south Herefordshire.

 

[jjad]

We're in the West of Hereforshire. I've not ventured as far south as Newent!