43,000 should i get the cambelt done?

1. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #1 22nd June 2008, 10:26

   engine: 1.1
   mileage : 43,000
   cambelt?
2. dazdaz Newbie Joined: May 2006 Posts: 11

   #2 22nd June 2008, 10:31

   i would mate, i bought my car at that milage and i just replaced it as soon as i got it, same with everycar i buy reagardless of milage.
3. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #3 22nd June 2008, 10:40

   my vtr was changed last at 48k i think.. so will be done again soonish (cars on 77k)
4. dannyhall Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Stoke on Trent Posts: 2130 Premier Ed. Milano Red CTR

   #4 22nd June 2008, 10:43

   What year was the car made?
   
   Mine was changed at 31k because it was 5 years old.
5. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #5 22nd June 2008, 10:48

   mines 1998
6. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #6 22nd June 2008, 10:59

   2001 51 plate
7. dannyhall Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Stoke on Trent Posts: 2130 Premier Ed. Milano Red CTR

   #7 22nd June 2008, 11:09

   Change it by all means. May not even need changing yet? Open up the cambelt cover and check the belt for any signs of fraying or other signs of wear and tear. But dont mess with changing the cambelt yourself!
   
   Worthwhile having it done though, reassurance!
8. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #8 22nd June 2008, 12:13

   yeah its just i know the engine isnt going to sound like a dodge charger or anything like that but it does sound really whirry on tickover sounds good if u stand behind it though lol
9. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #9 22nd June 2008, 18:24

   if you don't know the history then worth getting done as a precaution