Cam belt change required?

[Toady]

I own a Hymer B704 PL 2017 and it has nearly 17K on the clock.

The MH is now 6 years old and it has not had a cam belt change yet.

Fiat state cam belt change at 5 year or 100K miles (or maybe 100K Km)

I have joined Nationwide Flex Plus for the breakdown cover after being covered by Driver Guardian for the last year.

I personally don’t think it is necessary to have the cam belt changed yet due to the low mileage but a check of the T&Cs on breakdown cover changed my mind.

The MH is booked in with Adams Morley for a cam belt change before we catch the ferry in January.

 

[ceejayt]

Depends on engine 2.3 is a belt, but the 3.0 most likely a chain !

Definitely 3.0

 

[Toady]

I am booked in with Adams Morley (Fiat) and have been given a price of £1200 inc VAT for cam belt change. They were very helpful over the phone.

I will get a quote today from Spitfire garage, Southampton and the Cambelt Centre, Ferndown as alternatives.

Again, thank you for your assistance.

 

[Knuckle dragger]

I would love to see a photo of the belt if you can get it after removed.

 

[Tropla]

I own a Hymer B704 PL 2017 and it has nearly 17K on the clock.

The MH is now 6 years old and it has not had a cam belt change yet.

Fiat state cam belt change at 5 year or 100K miles (or maybe 100K Km)

I have joined Nationwide Flex Plus for the breakdown cover after being covered by Driver Guardian for the last year.

I personally don’t think it is necessary to have the cam belt changed yet due to the low mileage but a check of the T&Cs on breakdown cover changed my mind.

The MH is booked in with Adams Morley for a cam belt change before we catch the ferry in January.

I saw this on the FIAT website which maybe of interest to those who haven't seen it. Follow this link & click on maintenance

Customer service

You can reach the Fiat Ducato Camper Customer Service by calling free phone 00 800 342 811 11 and downloading the mobile app FIAT Ducato CAMPER

www.fiatcamper.com

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[Toady]

I saw this on the FIAT website which maybe of interest to those who haven't seen it. Follow this link & click on maintenance

Customer service

You can reach the Fiat Ducato Camper Customer Service by calling free phone 00 800 342 811 11 and downloading the mobile app FIAT Ducato CAMPER

www.fiatcamper.com

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Thank you for this.

I have now booked the van in with another garage (non Fiat dealer) who have quoted me half that of the Fiat dealer to change the cam belt.

They were recommended by another Funster and have great reviews. Fingers crossed.

 

[kurvengeisst]

Thank you for this.

I have now booked the van in with another garage (non Fiat dealer) who have quoted me half that of the Fiat dealer to change the cam belt.

They were recommended by another Funster and have great reviews. Fingers crossed.

Hello all, anybody recommend a good garage in the West Midlands area for a cam belt?

 

[Guigsy]

Hello all, anybody recommend a good garage in the West Midlands area for a cam belt?

I got a full service from AEG Motorhomes in Stourbridge. They were remarkably cheap and the service was very good. I'm not sure if they do belts, but it's worth a check?

 

[kurvengeisst]

I got a full service from AEG Motorhomes in Stourbridge. They were remarkably cheap and the service was very good. I'm not sure if they do belts, but it's worth a check?

Cheers Guigsy, I'll have a look

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Hello all, anybody recommend a good garage in the West Midlands area for a cam belt?

Try Kieron at Calibre he know's his stuff Very busy think he's booking for Feb 2024 now

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[kurvengeisst]

Hey, just for info… AEG in Stourbridge quoted £1k, and Kieron at calibre said he only does home visits now he’s just given up his garage and I’m outside his area. Both were helpful.

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Hey, just for info… AEG in Stourbridge quoted £1k, and Kieron at calibre said he only does home visits now he’s just given up his garage and I’m outside his area. Both were helpful.

Sorry about that but not surprising really elway thing's are, bloody government don't know their ars from their elbow Just glad I retired in March when I gave my unit up £1,000 a month, was getting very difficult to cover the cost's, so I feel for Kieron as know he work's hard, but don't blame him for not travelling to far, life's to short Regards Sammy . . .

 

[kurvengeisst]

Yeah the guy who used to do my car also retired last month - ran a great garage, but it wasn’t cost effective enough for somebody to take it on as a going concern. Nother one bites the dust.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Hey, just for info… AEG in Stourbridge quoted £1k, and Kieron at calibre said he only does home visits now he’s just given up his garage and I’m outside his area. Both were helpful.

I know a garage down this way, not far from Tewkesbury.

They deal with horse boxes and your car and Land Rover stuff.

Might be worth a call if you’re happy to travel down the M5.

I don’t recommend many places but these are good

 

[kurvengeisst]

Yeah no bother, seems like you’ve got to go far these days to find a good one. pm me if you don’t want to do a public post that’s cool.

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[marpool]

Give Dave Newell a ring in Telford about your cam belt change.

 

[denisejoe]

Anyone in north kent need a cambelt changed they do mine and in 4.5 ton and 3.4 m high

Thomsett Garage
Church lane
Bicknor
sittingbourne
kent

tomsettkent.com

its sigin posted stockbury of A249

had a cambelt changed 3 months later the bolts holding the tensioner snapped and they paid for the repairs.

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Yeah no bother, seems like you’ve got to go far these days to find a good one. pm me if you don’t want to do a public post that’s cool

Try these guy's Kurvengeisst they've got a massive converted unit, look's high enough for our beast's

 

[Bessy765]

We had our owned from new 2019 van’s belt changed at the 4 year major service, as we hope to be in Portugal winter 2024 so would be away at the 5 year recommended time. It was done by Adams Morley excellent service from them.
The possible trouble with a non Fiat authorised garage is if the belt should break who is to blame the non Fiat one may blame the belt the belt supplier may blame the garage. With the Fiat one you should have some comeback? You pay your money and take your choice.

 

[kurvengeisst]

Give Dave Newell a ring in Telford about your cam belt change.

Cheers Marpool, have you got a number for Dave Newell?

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[marpool]

dave newell leisure services. 01952 587702. He does all the work on my van service, mot and he did the cam belt 2 years ago, he knows his way around a fiat base.

 

[marpool]

Some people complain about his manner, I myself have always found him to be ok. You are not going to him for therapy you are going to get your motorhome worked on by someone who knows what he is doing at a fair cost.

 

[kurvengeisst]

Sounds fair enough!

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Had mine done by Chelston motorhomes ,a trek down the m6/m5 for you to Somerset ,but they allow you to overnight in their car park £600 odd (belt only) rang recently about a service said no need until 12 months after belt change (change took them 2 1/2hours)

 

[kurvengeisst]

That’sa good service

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[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Had mine done by Chelston motorhomes ,a trek down the m6/m5 for you to Somerset ,but they allow you to overnight in their car park £600 odd (belt only) rang recently about a service said no need until 12 months after belt change (change took them 2 1/2hours)

That's rediculous for how long it took to do it
Belt only??? Hope they put a full kit and water pump with coolant change on it for 600 Quid . . .

 

[AlunandFelicie]

That's rediculous for how long it took to do it
Belt only??? Hope they put a full kit and water pump with coolant change on it for 600 Quid . . .

Only the belt no need for the rest ,van is an A class ,always costs more try the price of a windscreen

 

[AlunandFelicie]

That’sa good service

Noticed you’re in Kidderminster ,easy trip for you down for you and if you’re like me you get to look around the other motorhomes you can’t afford while you wait

 

[kurvengeisst]

Noticed you’re in Kidderminster ,easy trip for you down for you and if you’re like me you get to look around the other motorhomes you can’t afford while you wait

One of my favourite ways to not spend any money!

 

[Blackadder]

G'day
It's time for the TravelVan to get a new belt. Phoned several garages including the nearest Fiat Professional and so far only got one quote which did not include the water pump (they said they've never had one fail so would have to quote for that additionally). Several promises to phone back but still waiting. Anyone recommend a good place within an hours drive of Shepton Mallet that can take a 7m motorhome in need of cambelt change?

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[Speve]

G'day
It's time for the TravelVan to get a new belt. Phoned several garages including the nearest Fiat Professional and so far only got one quote which did not include the water pump (they said they've never had one fail so would have to quote for that additionally). Several promises to phone back but still waiting. Anyone recommend a good place within an hours drive of Shepton Mallet that can take a 7m motorhome in need of cambelt change?

Chelstons are at Wellington I believe