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Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00–6h00 ~400–600£
Estimated time 4h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~400–600£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
MCV 2005-2013 13
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732 (F7))
  • 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714 (A7))
  • 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG Petrol (K7J-710 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-790)
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796)
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8))
  • 1.6 16V 105, -LPG Petrol (K4M-690 (A6))
  • 1.6 16V 105, -LPG Petrol (K4M-696 (F6))
  • 1.6 8V 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-800 (A8))
  • 1.6 8V 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-818 (A8))
  • 1.6 8V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-710 (F7))
MCV 2013-2020 9
  • 1.2 16V 75 LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-734 (F7))
  • 1.2 16V 75 Petrol (D4F-732 (F7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-626 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-838 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-626 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-830 (F8))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
Renew the timing belt 4h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 7h00–11h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning 4h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning 9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning 8h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning, With power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning, Without power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning, Without power steering 4h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning, With power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning, With power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning, Without power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning, Without power steering 4h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning, With power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning, With power steering 8h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning, Without power steering 8h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning, With power steering 8h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning, Without power steering 7h00–9h00

What is the function of a Dacia MCV timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Dacia MCV timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Dacia MCV timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Dacia MCV timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
MCV 2005-2013 2005-2013 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732 (F7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714 (A7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG Petrol (K7J-710 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-790), 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796), 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
MCV 2013-2020 2013-2020 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-400 (B4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 100 Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -… Diesel, LPG, Petrol