Topic: how often do you have to change cam belt (Read 1604 times)

pletis143 · « **on:** 25 June 2013, 20:03:17 »

Can anyone tell me at what stage the cam belt needs changing , last changed at 108,000 . car now on 133,000.

ted_one · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:09:09 »

Every 40.000 miles or every 4 years whichever comes sooner. VX recommended intervals.

Stallion · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:10:39 »

4yrs or 40k miles, whichever comes sooner.

Stallion · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:11:43 »

Every 40.000 miles or every 4 years whichever comes sooner. VX recommended intervals.

Beat me to it

pletis143 · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:13:05 »

thanks all. think i will change it soon anyway just for the peace of mind

symes · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:15:47 »

and dont forget water pump too--those who do belt on 2.2 without doing pump regret it when---bang seriously mate-get your belt+pump at same time

ted_one · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:20:38 »

If you can be sure of the mileage then there's no rush,but being a 2.2 it's easier than the V6's, but you'r right peace of mind,you can't beat it

and symes is right for the extra outlay it's a no brainer on the water pump

PAULCDX · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:25:13 »

+ 1, having just bought a 2.2

RobG · « **Reply #8 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:26:18 »

+ 1, having just bought a 2.2

Get some pics on then

Steve B · « **Reply #9 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:32:07 »

Quote from: Tall Paul on 25 June 2013, 20:25:13
+ 1, having just bought a 2.2
Get some pics on then

you never

PAULCDX · « **Reply #10 on:** 25 June 2013, 20:40:09 »

Rob you've already seen the pics on a certain auction site

Can't remember how to post my own