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Timing belt
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:29 pm
by psmpayne
1st question has to be, is there one? rather than a timing chain.
2nd, when should it be changed? i can't see it mentioned in the servive schedule thats found in the service book.
My car is circa early 96 with a 1.4 8v
Many thanks in anticipation
Stuart
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:47 pm
by benny_polo
the time to change depends on who you ask most people tend to change them around the 60-70 mark depending.
think vw - 80k & haynes manual - 60k
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:36 am
by psmpayne
Its about to turn 80k so its looking like its overdue.
As a guide what should i expect to pay to have it swapped? Is it just the belts or are there tensioners/pulleys to change as well
Thanks
Stuart
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:58 pm
by Bedi
as far as i'm aware you should change the following
Cam belt
water pump
tentioners
The price you will pay, will vary, according to different garages labour charges....
The job shouldn't take any longer than 2hrs to do...
My garage has given me a fixed charge of £85 though,
I just have to supply the parts