VTR Cambelt - when?

1. stokedrich Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Clutton, Chester Posts: 124 '03 Icelandic Grey VTR for fun + '09 Mazda 5

   #1 7th June 2010, 15:22

   IIRC the cambelt needs changing at 70k, my motor has just hit 50k but is 7 years old so does that mean it's due for a cam belt replacement??? Checked the service booklet and it doesn't specify a time only a mileage...so if that's the case I can leave it until 70k?
2. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #2 7th June 2010, 15:34

   Personally I would change it ASAP. When you have changed it you have piece of mind. A piece of rubber 7 years old is bound to have some sort of wear on it.
   
   Im in a similar position to you. I've got an 03 106 but with only 32k on it. Ive bought a cambelt and tensioner (cambelt kit) and I'm looking to change it within the next few weeks.
3. scooba91 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 The burgh, Sunny Scotland! Posts: 150 Mk2 VTR icelandic blue

   #3 7th June 2010, 15:41

   Might be a shout to change it like thinking of changing mine as well. How expensive and easy a job is it?
4. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #4 7th June 2010, 16:01

   I got my cambelt kit from peugeot for £67. Ripped off really. You can get one a lot cheaper but I'm not sure on labour costs, because mine will be done by my dad and I.
   
   Have a look on GSF car parts or Euro car parts for prices.
5. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #5 7th June 2010, 16:49

   cambelt kits are about £30-£40. Shouldnt be too hard to do yourself - theres a guide on here.
6. stokedrich Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Clutton, Chester Posts: 124 '03 Icelandic Grey VTR for fun + '09 Mazda 5

   #6 7th June 2010, 17:44

   Thanks will sort then