cymru-corrado 0 Posted June 8, 2005 how often should the cambelt be changed? i've got a 1.8 16v bought it last week. was wondering whether i should change it straight away or should it be ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Get a new one unless you have proof it's been done. A ten quid item that will cost you hundreds if it breaks. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cymru-corrado 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Get a new one unless you have proof it's been done. A ten quid item that will cost you hundreds if it breaks. Gavin that all they cost they easy to get in though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Are you doing it yourself? They are pretty cheap, you should do a tensioner at the same time. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cymru-corrado 0 Posted June 8, 2005 Are you doing it yourself? They are pretty cheap, you should do a tensioner at the same time. Gavin no wasnt going to do it myself just garages charge more if its harder to get to as it takes longer.might well get the parts myself though now cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted June 8, 2005 GSF do the belt for 11.25 and the tensioner is 17.95. Its worth sticking a full set of belts on it. PS and alternator. I can do it in 2 hours. Shouldn't take any longer by professionals. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted June 8, 2005 parts are under £40 (inc tensioner) and it should take under 90minutes in a pro garage... 8) Replacement interval is listed as 40K, but inspect at 20K and every 10K afterwards 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
