My car is broken

transgenic

Hi,

My car is making the strangest noise (and has been for quite a while). I finally got someone to look at it and i t needs the passenger drive shaft replacing and the timing belt replacing (no idea what a drive shaft is but I don't think the timing belt has been replaced in 93000 miles of ownership).

Does anybody have any idea how much this will costs and if it will just be cheaper to buy a new old banger car as I really can't afford to pay loads for repairs.

Y (2001) Reg 1.2 Clio, 8v, 5 gear manual.

Thanks for any answers!
Sam

hewhoisnotintheknow

drive shaft could be done for 100 depending on where you go

The timing belt is very important and is a service item, not an item you replace when it goes!

hartcjhart

driveshaft apx £60,cambelt kit apx£30,water pump apx £30

apx 4 hrs labour £140 could be a lot less if you have a friendly mechanic

total £260 ish

I mention the water pump as it is worthwhile doing especially as the belt is being changed

parts prices from G.S.F

mcjordi

get the timing belt done asap.. if theres no proof of it being done then yuo cant risk it.. it can !!!!!! up the engine if it snaps..

the driveshaft is what connects the wheel of the car to the gear box!
the above figures sound about right

maninthestreet

What is a 'passenger drive shaft'???

hartcjhart

car manafacturer's are clever people they give the passenger a drive shaft and also the driver as well:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

ariba10

maninthestreet wrote: »

What is a 'passenger drive shaft'???

The one on the passengers side of the car.

mcjordi

maninthestreet wrote: »

What is a 'passenger drive shaft'???

theres 2 on a FWD car ie your clio

or 4 on a AWD (all wheel drive) ie 4x4's or a scooby/evo

transgenic

Ooops meant driver, aren't I clever(!)

It is booked in on Monday (earliest date where I can get a loan car).

Thanks for the help everyone!