Bob asked ... Charger fault?    |    Terry nelson asked ... How to remove the flexible shaft from a curved shaft ryobi t?    |    Matt Longmore asked ... Non-start on Flymo XLT 250?    |    John asked ... How to fix my fireplace?    |    Ian Scott asked ... Remove cover off gas boiler?    |    Click here to ask your question

should the fan belt need changing at 90.000 miles?

should the fan belt on my renault traffic 02 van need changing in the 90,000 mile full sevice.
mick, January 2009
That doesn't sound unreasonable, except that I doubt it is the fan belt. I think your van is front wheel drive with an electric cooling fan. There are two belts you may have which need maintenance - a cam belt (timing belt) which is CRITICAL to the life of your engine and must be changed as per schedule or earlier. You will probably also have a belt that drives the alternator, power steering and a/c if fitted. If that breaks you'll come to a halt and need breakdown assistance. If you lose your power steering suddenly you could end up in an accident so I wouldn't skimp on that one either!

Richard, January 2009
link Click here to see other fixes for Renault.