Change Car Timing Belt Kit Renault Kangoo

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00–9h00 ~500–900£
Estimated time 5h00–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–900£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Kangoo I 1997-2018 21
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7))
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-730 (F7))
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-726 (G7))
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722)
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-766)
  • 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-635 (D6))
  • 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7))
  • 1.4 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-701 (B7))
  • 1.5 dCi 60 Diesel (K9K-710 (C7))
  • 1.5 dCi 60 Diesel (K9K-716 (U7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-700 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-704 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-714 (V7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-702 (B7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7))
  • 1.6 16V 95 Petrol (K4M-754)
  • 1.6 16V 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-752 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-753 (B7))
  • 1.6 16V, -4x4 Petrol (K4M-750 (A7))
  • 1.9 dCi 85 4x4 Diesel (F9Q-790 (37))
  • 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-782 (R7))
Kangoo II 2008-2025 24
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-816 (J8))
  • 1.5 dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-800 (A8))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-802 (B8))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-808 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-802 (B8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-647 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-808 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.6 16V 105 E85 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (K4M-834 (K8))
  • 1.6 16V 105, -LPG FAP LPG,Petrol (K4M-834 (K8))
  • 1.6 16V 105, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-835 (Z8))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-830 (G8))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-831 (H8))
  • 1.6 8V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-750 (K7))
Kangoo III 2021-2025 3
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8))
Renew the timing belt 5h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 9h00–12h00
Renew the timing belt Dual-clutch transmission 5h00
Renew the timing belt Manual transmission, JH3, With air conditioning 6h00
Renew the timing belt Manual transmission, JH3, Without air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt Manual transmission, (TL4, JR5) 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit Manual transmission, (TL4, JR5) 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Manual transmission, JH3, Without air conditioning 7h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt kit Manual transmission, JH3, With air conditioning 6h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Dual-clutch transmission 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Dual-clutch transmission 9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Manual transmission, JH3, Without air conditioning 11h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Manual transmission, JH3, With air conditioning 10h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Manual transmission, (TL4, JR5) 10h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning 8h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning 11h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning 12h00

What is the function of a Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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
Kangoo I 1997-2018 1997-2018 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-730 (F7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-766), 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-635 (D6)), 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7)), 1.4 8V… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Kangoo II 2008-2025 2008-2025 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Kangoo III 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)) Diesel, Petrol

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