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Timing Chain Replacement in Hereford
Timing chain replacement, including Renault, Nissan and Dacia 1.2 TCe engines, across Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. Send your registration for a free quote.
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Quick answerA timing chain keeps the engine’s camshafts and crankshaft in time. It is meant to last a long time, but chains and their guides and tensioners can wear and stretch, which often shows up as a rattle on start-up. Renault / Nissan 1.2 TCe timing chain replacement in Hereford starts from £700 — send your registration for an exact quote.
What does a timing chain do?
A timing chain does the same job as a cambelt — it links the crankshaft to the camshafts so the valves open and close at the right moment. It is a metal chain that runs inside the engine, lubricated by the engine oil, with plastic guides and a tensioner keeping it tight.
Signs of a worn timing chain
- A rattle for a few seconds after a cold start
- Engine management light, sometimes with timing-related fault codes
- Rough running or loss of power
- A rattle that gets worse over time
Renault / Nissan 1.2 TCe timing chains
The 1.2 TCe turbo petrol engine, shared by Renault, Nissan and Dacia, is one of the engines most often seen for timing chain work. It is fitted to models including:
- Renault Clio, Captur, Megane, Scenic, Kadjar and Kangoo
- Nissan Qashqai, Juke and Pulsar
- Dacia Duster
Some of these engines are known to use oil between services, and low oil is hard on the chain, so it is worth checking the level regularly. The same model can be sold with different engines, so always check by registration.
What the job usually includes
- New timing chain, guides and tensioner
- Sprockets or other parts where needed
- Fresh oil of the correct specification and a new oil filter
Exactly what is needed depends on the engine and its condition, and your quote will set it out.
Price
Renault / Nissan 1.2 TCe timing chain replacementFrom £700Guide prices. The exact price depends on your engine and what it needs, and is confirmed in your quote before any work is booked.
Wet belt engines
- Ford 1.0 EcoBoost wet belt — from £750
- Ford 2.0 EcoBlue wet belt — from £850
- 1.2 PureTech wet belt — from £400
How it works
From enquiry to booked job in four steps
Send your reg
Fill in the short form with your registration and the job you need.
We check your engine
Your registration tells us the engine, so the right belt, kit or clutch is quoted.
You get a quote
Our local partner contacts you with a price and answers any questions.
Book a date
If you go ahead, a date is agreed and the job is done in one planned visit.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a timing chain and a cambelt?
Both keep the engine's camshafts and crankshaft in time. A cambelt is a toothed rubber belt that is replaced at a set interval. A timing chain is a metal chain that runs inside the engine in the oil and is replaced on condition, usually when it has stretched or become noisy.
How do I know if my timing chain is worn?
Common signs are a rattle for a few seconds after a cold start, the engine management light, rough running or a loss of power. A stretched chain can also log timing-related fault codes.
How much does a Renault or Nissan 1.2 timing chain cost in Hereford?
Renault / Nissan 1.2 TCe timing chain replacement starts from £700. The exact price depends on the car and what it needs, and is confirmed in your quote.
Which cars have the Renault / Nissan 1.2 TCe engine?
It is fitted to models such as the Renault Clio, Captur, Megane, Scenic, Kadjar and Kangoo, the Nissan Qashqai, Juke and Pulsar, and the Dacia Duster. Send your registration to confirm the engine.
Can I keep driving with a rattling timing chain?
It is best not to leave it. If a worn chain jumps a tooth or fails, the engine can be badly damaged. Get it quoted and booked in as soon as you can.
Do you replace timing chains on other engines?
Yes. Send your registration and the symptoms and our local partner in Hereford will confirm whether it can be quoted.
Free quote
Tell us the car and the job
Your registration is enough to start. Our local partner in Hereford checks what your engine needs and comes back to you with a quote before any work is booked.
- Cambelts, wet belts, timing chains and clutches — planned jobs, done properly
- Quote first, then a date that suits you
- Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, mainly around Hereford
Request your quote
Send your registration and the job you need. Our local partner in Hereford will come back to you with a quote.
Free, no-obligation quote. Or call 01432 808881. Your details go only to our local partner mechanic in Hereford.