Timing Belt change

[nejkov]

Some mechanics say that first or even second timing belt change on low mileage vehicle should not be done by changing tensioner too. They argue that the quality of factory build-in tensioner is much better even than Renault branded service parts. What do you think about this statement?

[andywills]

i'd be going another garage

[nejkov]

engine oil (elf EXCELLIUM NF 5W40 5l)
engine cooling fluid (elf GLACELF AUTO SUPRA 1l x3)
brake fluid (elf FRELUB 450 0,5l)
engine oil filter (Renault 77 00 274 177)
engine air filter (Renault 82 00 371 661)
cabin air filter (Renault 77 01 055 109)
timing belt kit (Renault 77 01 477 023)
accessories belt (Renault 82 00 850 092)
water pump (Renault 82 00 582 675)
spark plug (Renault 77 00 500 155 x4)
labour
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total: 330£

Thank you all for the support.

[direstraits]

Not a bad price. Now you can sleep better.

[nejkov]

Yes. I am firm on the service intervals. The question is, do 1000miles or 6months make a difference, for a vehicle that has 39.000miles and nearly 6years?
Is there anyone who changed the timing belt after 7years, because the vehicle had low milage? Are there any symptoms that suggest changing the timing belt?

I would like to answer my previously asked question.
Timing belt was in good condition. Accessories belt was in partially bad condition. Water Pump was leaking.
By my non professional opinion, vehicle with about 39.000milest and 6years, equipped with genuine timing belt kit, can be driven worry free with low revolutions and without sudden transmissions for at least 500miles or 3months more.
This post is for those that have practical reason not to change timing belt precisely in the service interval; otherwise obey declared service intervals.

[nejkov]

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