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oceansoul

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Timing belt
« on: 05 February 2010, 17:30:38 »
Whats the recomended interval for replacing the timing belt. Tis a 2.2 petrol :y
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Re: Timing belt
« Reply #1 on: 05 February 2010, 17:31:44 »
4 years or 40k which ever is sooner, replace belt and tensioners.
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Re: Timing belt
« Reply #2 on: 05 February 2010, 17:32:49 »
40k miles or 4 years, any more than that and you're on borrowed time. It's the same for the 2.2, 2.6 and 3.2 petrol engines.
If not known when it was last done, it'd be imperative to get it done asap.
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Re: Timing belt
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2010, 17:34:43 »
Best to change the water pump while you're at it too IMO :y
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