cambelt

1. saxo_vtr_rob L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 york Posts: 36 saxo 1.6 vtr 8v 2000

   #1 17th December 2007, 19:05

   does any1 know when the reccomended milage for a cambelt is for saxo vtr?
2. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

   #2 17th December 2007, 19:09

   72k I think.
   
   Everyone I know changes them at half that though, given the cost and simplicity of it.
3. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

   #3 17th December 2007, 19:09

   i think its 60 or 70k
4. saxo_vtr_rob L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 york Posts: 36 saxo 1.6 vtr 8v 2000

   #4 17th December 2007, 19:12

   mines on 65k now how much will it cost? i had rover 214si cambelt went at 65k n tht was tht gone
5. bakkipouch Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Lincoln Posts: 1423 furio

   #5 17th December 2007, 19:14

   change it about 60 k - 70 k
6. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #6 17th December 2007, 19:15

   change it now!
   pm williamsvts he might be able to do it for you
7. saxo_vtr_rob L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 york Posts: 36 saxo 1.6 vtr 8v 2000

   #7 17th December 2007, 19:17

   how do i do tht will he give me a price thnx
8. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #8 18th December 2007, 10:20

   cam belt are around 10-20 quid. to get it done for u would be around 20 quid. you could do it yourself! getting the belt cover off it is the worst tho!!
9. carter Established Member Joined: Aug 2005 nailsea nr bristol United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2273 GOLF R32

   #9 18th December 2007, 13:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Chico999 cam belt are around 10-20 quid. to get it done for u would be around 20 quid. you could do it yourself! getting the belt cover off it is the worst tho!!

   £20???!!!! A garage will charge a good couple of hours to change it
10. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

    #10 18th December 2007, 14:00

    yea i suppose so. Ive always done it myself so im not too sure really! prob bout 2-3 hours work. 40-50 buk sounds bout right!
11. carter Established Member Joined: Aug 2005 nailsea nr bristol United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2273 GOLF R32

    #11 18th December 2007, 20:05

    id say about £200 tbh
12. viper2k40 Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Bristol Posts: 2 Mk1 Saxo VTR

    #12 19th December 2007, 13:24

    my advice, dont do it half assed, i'm in the middle of changing mine at the moment, i recomend changing the tensioner aswell as they have a tendancy to go wrong with the pressure of a new belt, and check/change the water pump as its only 2 bolts once the belt is off and saves you future trouble.
    
    It cost me £34 for a cam belt and tensioner (recomended), £5 for an alternator belt, £25 for a water pump: total £64
13. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

    #13 19th December 2007, 14:29

    if you supply a cam belt / water pump / tensioner etc.. then a garage will charge u around 100 quid to do it... if you want them to supply it will be closer to 180 normally...
    
    do it yourself and save some money.. takes about an hour tops.. get a haynes if your not sure
14. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #14 19th December 2007, 14:33

    If in doubt - change it.
    
    Doing this to my cars has meant I've never had a cambelt snap
15. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #15 19th December 2007, 16:47

    mines done 56k will be getting it changed in Jan/Feb