Change Car Timing Belt Kit Dacia Sandero

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00–6h00 ~400–600£
Estimated time 4h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~400–600£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Sandero I 2008-2012 15
  • 1.2, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732)
  • 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-710 (A7))
  • 1.4 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714)
  • 1.5 dCi 70 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 (87))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-690)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-696 (F6))
  • 1.6 MPi 85 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (K7M-732 (J7))
  • 1.6 MPi 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-800 (A8))
  • 1.6 MPi 90, -LPG Petrol (K7M-710 (F7))
  • 1.6 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-718)
  • 1.6 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-818)
Sandero II 2011-2025 8
  • 1.2 16V 75 Petrol (D4F-732 (F7))
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-734 (F7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-626 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-626 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
Renew the timing belt With power steering 4h00
Renew the timing belt Without power steering 4h00
Renew the timing belt kit With power steering 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without power steering 4h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without power steering 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With power steering 8h00
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 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning, Without power steering 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning, Without power steering 4h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning, With power steering 5h00–6h00
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
Renew the timing belt 4h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit 4h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 6h00–11h00

What is the function of a Dacia Sandero 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 Sandero 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 Sandero 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 Sandero 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.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sandero I 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.2, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732), 1.2, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-734), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-710 (A7)), 1.4 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714), 1.5 dCi 70 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 (87)), … Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Sandero II 2011-2025 2011-2025 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-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 100 Pet… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Sandero III 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 TCe 100 LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)) LPG, Petrol

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