When does the cambelt need changing

29th May 2006, 14:59

When does the cambelt need changing on a VTR? I thought it was around 60k miles for any car but looking around on the internet it seems that it depends on make of car.

Cheers

29th May 2006, 16:22

around 60k but considering what can happen if it snaps then personally i do mine every 40k.

29th May 2006, 16:31

citroen recommend every 72k but thats a long time i change mine every 50k

30th May 2006, 01:03

mines only done 34k, ill be changing it at 40k

30th May 2006, 01:04

wonder if mine has been changed at all....done 68k now

30th May 2006, 01:14

have a look, usually will be a different make to standard saxo 1's if they bin changed for example think my cambelt on my old car said "halfords" althou i got a random garage to do it lol

31st May 2006, 02:14

cheers, its at 39k miles I will have it done with in the next 10k miles.

31st May 2006, 16:30

Will the standard saxo one jus say citroen on then ??

1st June 2006, 01:36

yeah 9/10. unless you get it changed by citreon in which most people wouldent cos theyd charge you through the roof.

1st June 2006, 19:21

how much will it roughtly cost to get this changed then as mine will nd changin withim the next few months,

will hav 2 go round the garages i think but nice 2 know how much i should roughly be prepared 2 pay.

4th June 2006, 18:00

It only cost £140 for my corsa sri and that was twin cam (not sure if that makes a difference) I didnt get it done at vauxhall though just at my local.