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timing belt miles
« on: 05 March 2008, 22:21:18 »
Hi everyone,

Just been looking at the autodata cd i had from a friend and it says that the timing belt and tensioners has to be changed every 80,000 miles,

Is this correct cos i dont want to kill my engine??
Thanks
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #1 on: 05 March 2008, 22:22:10 »
nope,40,000/4 years :y
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #2 on: 05 March 2008, 22:23:14 »
40k/4yrs, which ever is SOONEST!
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #3 on: 05 March 2008, 22:24:24 »
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Hi everyone,

Just been looking at the autodata cd i had from a friend and it says that the timing belt and tensioners has to be changed every 80,000 miles,

Is this correct cos i dont want to kill my engine??
Thanks

I have met someone else that said this Autodata CD says you don't need to change your Tensioners just the Belt :o
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #4 on: 05 March 2008, 22:27:24 »
And as loo-knee says, cambelt AND tensioners/idlers.
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #5 on: 05 March 2008, 22:27:51 »
Wow, Thanks for the quick replys guys,

I have a recipt for belt and tensioners changed on 10/6/05 at 77,000 miles and is now on 98,000   So got loads left then
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2008, 22:29:44 »
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Wow, Thanks for the quick replys guys,

I have a recipt for belt and tensioners changed on 10/6/05 at 77,000 miles and is now on 98,000   So got loads left then
Just over a year, or 19k, whichever soonest :)
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #7 on: 05 March 2008, 22:31:44 »
Thanks for the info,, Always good to get an expert on the problem,   Lets hope nobody takes the autodata cd as gospel  :'(
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #8 on: 05 March 2008, 22:35:13 »
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Thanks for the info,, Always good to get an expert on the problem,   Lets hope nobody takes the autodata cd as gospel  :'(


People do though mate, its only places like this Forum that you find out :)
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #9 on: 05 March 2008, 22:41:43 »
While im in the mood for asking questions,  Whats the average price for the exhast system for the 2.5 meega?
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #10 on: 05 March 2008, 22:44:07 »
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While im in the mood for asking questions,  Whats the average price for the exhast system for the 2.5 meega?

I am sure I have read it on here that Vauxhalls exhaust are good exhausts and not badly priced either, can't remember the actual price though :y
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #11 on: 06 March 2008, 08:13:55 »
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While im in the mood for asking questions,  Whats the average price for the exhast system for the 2.5 meega?

about £250 trade, £350 retail.  Try andyc (member here) who can help further with VX parts
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #12 on: 06 March 2008, 14:48:29 »
Is £250 for the complete sytem or just one side?
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #13 on: 06 March 2008, 14:48:57 »
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Is £250 for the complete sytem or just one side?

complete cat back on TC
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Re: timing belt miles
« Reply #14 on: 06 March 2008, 15:26:59 »
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Is £250 for the complete sytem or just one side?

complete cat back on TC

Yep, 2 centre sections and the back box.
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