Cam belt change at 12,000 miles? Surely not

[Wacky Racer]

I have a five year old Motorhome, based on a 2.3 Diesel Fiat Ducato, which I have had from new. It has had all the correct servicing done and still drives like new.

I have read Fiat advise a cam belt change at five years and I know some other owners have had this done, but it has only done just over 12,000 miles.

Any mechanics in here that can advise?

It is a £300 job I understand.

[Wacky Racer]

Ron240 said:

The thread title is misleading, or at worst clickbait.
Vehicle is 5 years old and manufacturer advises cam belt change at 5 years old...the current mileage is irrelevant.

Well when most cars are 80 to 120,000 miles it seemed very short, 50,000 miles I can understand.

I'll book it in as soon as possible.

I'm fairly handy, but I wouldn't want to chance it myself.

[Wacky Racer]

Just rung a Fiat Professional dealer, been quoted £1320.00 inc VAT.

wtf!

[Wacky Racer]

stevemcs said:

ChocolateFrog said:

If it's a £300 job then there's no way it takes more than half an hour and is as straightforward as it gets.

I'd just do it myself.

They are a pain in the butt on these and are closer to 3 hours.

See my post three above

[Wacky Racer]

stevemcs said:

They certainly ain't a £1300 job. If you want the torque setings and instructions if you do fancy having a go let me know.

Cheers Steve, very kind.

I'm pretty handy, can put a clutch in a Cortina/Capri, but don't feel confident about this tbh.

There is a very good Commercial garage in Bury that works on big trucks, I have been using them for fifty years, I'll ring them for a quote and report back, I will insist on genuine Fiat parts though