Can you drive with a broken Cambelt?

Can you drive with a broken Cambelt?

You cannot drive a car if the timing belt is broken, it’s as simple as that. The timing belt looks just like a rubber belt with teeth on the inside. The most common thing that’s going to happen if your timing belt fails while you’re driving is that the valves are going to get bent.

How much does it cost to fix a Cambelt?

How much to change a cambelt in the UK? The average cambelt change cost is between £290 – £730 for most vehicles in the UK and can vary considerably depending on the car model and garage. The material costs for a new cambelt, tensioner and idler pulley will only be around £70 – £180.

What happens if my Cambelt breaks?

If the cam belt snaps while you’re driving, it could be very dangerous. The engine could seize up, causing steering and brakes to fail. The pistons can hit the valves in the cylinders, damaging the engine.

What kind of engine does a Renault Laguna 2 have?

March 2001 saw the option of a five-speed automatic gearbox offered with the 1.8-litre engine, knocking power back from 123bhp to 118bhp in the process. A 2.2-litre dCi engine was also unveiled which packed a hefty 150bhp punch.

What’s the problem with my Renault Laguna dCi 150?

Renault Laguna Dynamique dci 150, 2008 model: intermittent problem with speedo. This is a difficult one to diagnose from a distance but if the speedo is physically sticking then there is a strong possibility that the fault lies within the dash pod itself (speedo housing).

Why is my Renault Laguna II tyre pressure sensor not working?

This could possibly be sump pan pressure caused by flow past on the pistons but before rushing in disconnect the exhaust rear box and see if it does the same. Renault Laguna II tyre pressure sensor fault is annoying on the top model as it takes up a chunk of the sat nav screen!

What’s the top speed of a Renault Laguna?

Performance is suitably lively, the hatchback version reaching 60mph in 9.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 134mph. The Sport Tourer is only slightly tardier, its figures being 9.8 seconds and 133mph respectively. The 3.0-litre engine is a flier, if a little thirsty, but it emits a beautiful noise and, well]