Vts cambelt change

1. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

   #1 23rd May 2012, 15:40

   Alright guys, when I first bought the vts it had 93k on it and soon as it got home I changes the cambelt (kit) the mileage is on 101k atm when would I need to change it next? Cheers
2. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

   #2 23rd May 2012, 16:44

   iirc it's every 60k or a certain amount of years..think it's 7 years or something similar? Usually you won't have to change it more than once in one persons ownership
3. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #3 23rd May 2012, 16:52

   I would say 40-50k every 3 years IMO, they are known for failing and destroy the head so be on the safe side.

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4. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

   #4 23rd May 2012, 16:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Cam I would say 40-50k every 3 years IMO, they are known for failing and destroy the head so be on the safe side.

   I'd go with Cam on this one!
5. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

   #5 23rd May 2012, 18:34

   So when should I change it? It's done 8k on this cambelt
6. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #6 23rd May 2012, 18:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jase125 So when should I change it? It's done 8k on this cambelt

   
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Cam I would say 40-50k every 3 years IMO, they are known for failing and destroy the head so be on the safe side.

   
   
   

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