Cambelt Change?

1. michael_vtr Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 4 Ford Puma 1.7

   #1 15th December 2010, 16:30

   Hi,
   Does anyone know what the cambelt change interval is for a 2002/51 Plate 1.6 VTR? Thanks
2. user_43180 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 West Dorset Posts: 271 205 GRDT

   #2 15th December 2010, 16:44

   Think all saxos are 72k, or less if its driven hard iirc
3. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #3 15th December 2010, 18:06

   Quote from ye 'old Haynes;
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Haynes Manual Every 80,000 Miles (128,000km) Timing Belt Renewal Note: It is strongly recommended that the timing belt renewal interval is halved to 40,000 miles (60,000km) on vehicles which are subjected to intensive use, ie, mainly short journeys or a lot of stop-start driving. The actual belt renewal interval is therefore very much up to the individual owner, but bear in mind that severe engine damage will result if the belt breaks.

4. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #4 16th December 2010, 00:47

   Give me a shout if you need it done chap, £180 including waterpump, with O/E quality parts and a receipt.
   
   Kris
5. michael_vtr Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 4 Ford Puma 1.7

   #5 16th December 2010, 13:01

   I'll keep that in mind if I buy the car and it needs doing
6. michael_vtr Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 4 Ford Puma 1.7

   #6 16th December 2010, 13:13

   Just called Citroen in Basildon and they said that it is 75,000.
7. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #7 16th December 2010, 13:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by michael_vtr Just called Citroen in Basildon and they said that it is 75,000.

   If it hasnt been changed since its rolled out the factory I would still get it changed regardless of mileage!
8. tomnelson Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 coalville Posts: 711 project flat arch

   #8 16th December 2010, 21:00

   autodata states 75,000 to 80,000 miles, i got a quote from citreon and they charge around 170 pounds if i remember correctly but tbh there a piece of piss to do so i brought an uprated cambelt and did it myself for 50 pounds
9. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #9 16th December 2010, 21:03

   where did you get an uprated cam belt from?
10. tomnelson Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 coalville Posts: 711 project flat arch

    #10 16th December 2010, 21:08

    well not so much up rated but after market i forgot what manufacture it is but compared to the old one its abit wider therefore stronger
11. michael_vtr Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 4 Ford Puma 1.7

    #11 17th December 2010, 10:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomnelson autodata states 75,000 to 80,000 miles, i got a quote from citreon and they charge around 170 pounds if i remember correctly but tbh there a piece of piss to do so i brought an uprated cambelt and did it myself for 50 pounds

    They quoted me £340! Lol.