Cambelt change

1. lukey89 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Rotherham Posts: 51 03' Saxo VTR

   #1 12th September 2011, 13:31

   Anyone know when a cambelt should be ideally changed? and an idea of cost?iv jus hit 60k in my vtr.
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 12th September 2011, 13:44

   People say as a guide 60k or when the belt's 3-5yrs old, whichever come's first.. If your's has the original one on from '03.. would definitely need changing soon.
3. nadk2010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 111 Renault Clio (past) Vauxhall Corsa (past) Fiat Bra

   #3 10th October 2011, 02:34

   What i did pal is brought my cambelt of ebay for 50quid, then i went to my local garage and he charged me 70 to fit, so in total thats 120quid. If i was u id buy the cambelt myself as garages can charge you crazy amounts of dollar to buy and fit.
4. ChAdS Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1385

   #4 10th October 2011, 08:49

   you want a cambelt kit, gates are good get one of those. I would also change it very soon if i was you.
5. chris-hall-yo Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stratford-upon-avon Posts: 596 Saxo 1.1

   #5 11th October 2011, 11:27

   i agree, get a cambelt kit there ideal. arnt to bad to change either if your confinent
6. williamanderson31 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Bourne, Lincs/Hatfield Posts: 829 Renault Megane 1.9Dci

   #6 11th October 2011, 13:04

   as people said, buy a cambelt kit, and if you have a slight amount of mechanical knowledge, get a haynes manual and do it yourself - its reasonably simple to do
7. rick_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2011 Abermule, Mid Wales. Posts: 2763 Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST

   #7 11th October 2011, 13:14

   if your going to get a garage to fit it then just let them buy it.
   
   atleast then your garuanteed and they cant turn around and say you gave us a shit belt etc.
   
   also i'd advise getting the waterpump replaced at the same time, cause if that goes its belt of jobbie and bye bye engine.
   
   cant remember the exact cost but i had my garage supply and fit a water pump and complete timing belt kit including tensioner/pulley etc and it was somewhere between £150 - £180 i think.
8. boabVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 isle of bute Posts: 585 project saxo vts, escort gti,

   #8 11th October 2011, 13:21

   buy a gates kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SA...item231483f2d5
   
   defo get a water pump aswell and just pop into a decent garage shouldnt cost more than 2 hours labour.
9. ChAdS Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1385

   #9 11th October 2011, 21:51

   That's good money 44 quid for a gates cambelt kit, as said buy a waterpump aswell
10. redlinerdj Established Member Joined: May 2008 Birmingham Posts: 1021 Camm'd 1.1 FTW!

    #10 11th October 2011, 21:53

    as above, definatly change waterpump at the same time, do it yourself is always a good choice. Done head gasket, waterpump, cambelt and changed camshaft all using guides on here!
11. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #11 11th October 2011, 23:03

    Do it yourself, the change of the water pump is the only difficult bit and thats because its a only a pain to get out the block!
12. lukey89 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Rotherham Posts: 51 03' Saxo VTR

    #12 20th October 2011, 16:55

    thanks everyone. i have no mechanical knowledge whatsoever except for the basics. i will probably just take it to the garage. id mess it up if i did it myself but will make sure i get the water pump done aswell. cheers
13. saxovtrmk1 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Wakefield Posts: 395 saxo vtr/vts 106 diesel

    #13 20th October 2011, 20:33

    i can do ur camblet waterpump and new antifreeze can even do it at ur house 30quid fitted plus price of parts at trade pm me if interested
14. bossman9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Peterborough Posts: 157 Saxo VTR :D

    #14 20th October 2011, 20:43

    change it if youre ever unsure, better to be safe than sorry, bent valves = byebye saxo
15. user_52858 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 178

    #15 20th October 2011, 21:07

    Need cambelt doing on my vts
    
    Looking at these, are either any good and which one would be better?
    
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Sa...ht_1989wt_1270
    
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Sa...ht_2580wt_1139
    
    Cheers
16. opee Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 oswestry Posts: 108 two tone vts

    #16 20th October 2011, 23:22

    I had an skf kit put in my vts with no probs.
17. StormRift Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 162 A3 1.8T, Swift GTi.. Many other heavily modified c

    #17 21st October 2011, 00:17

    I'm in the west mids and did my own cambelt and water pump would be happy to help out if im near you.
18. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #18 21st October 2011, 00:24

    SKF and Gates are both good parts.
19. user_52858 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 178

    #19 21st October 2011, 15:17

    Thanks very much
20. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

    #20 11th November 2011, 00:47

    Know you've already got your answer but cambelt and waterpump change at 60k is definetly advised.
    
    If still on the original clutch at 60k you might want to get that changed fairly soon too.
21. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #21 11th November 2011, 10:30

    Hey guys.
    
    Firstly, those advertising have been reported. Cough up your £200 a year and cough up for liability insurance before you advertise here.
    
    Secondly, i can do the VTR Cambelt and waterpump for £170. Thats with a gates cambelt kit, waterpump, receipt and Warranty.
    
    Thirdly, i can do the VTS cambelt and waterpump for £250 all inclusive. Same as above.
    
    I'm based near Gatwick airport and I'm sure my reputation here says enough for you. I'm not like one of the above guys who works on a driveway with no insurance, leaving the customer to fall back on nothing if anything goes wrong.
22. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

    #22 11th November 2011, 16:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KrisB Firstly, those advertising have been reported. Cough up your £200 a year and cough up for liability insurance before you advertise here.

    There's no laws against a 'friend' helping you fix your car, then you give him some cash as a token of generosity and goodwill
    
    But, good effort at getting rid of your market competition lol

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23. chris-hall-yo Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stratford-upon-avon Posts: 596 Saxo 1.1

    #23 12th November 2011, 22:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rick_VTR also i'd advise getting the waterpump replaced at the same time, cause if that goes its belt of jobbie and bye bye engine

    ye defiantly get the water pump replaced at the same time!
24. Grant187 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Stone Cross Posts: 184

    #24 13th November 2011, 18:59

    what would you guys say to me if i told you
    
    iv got a 1.1 saxo on 88k with a quiksilverengine on 76k as far as i know the cambelt or waterpump has never been changed. But on the almost + side my cars sorn an rarly gets driven ?
    
    Advice ?
25. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #25 13th November 2011, 22:16

    don't matter how often it driven, if it snaps your screwed lol. get it done, its overdue on mileage and age.

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26. Grant187 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Stone Cross Posts: 184

    #26 14th November 2011, 02:37

    ino man bad times, Its not even funny cause If i have to replace that engine ill be fuckin pissed. I spoke to a guy on here about it so hopefully Ill get it sorted soon