V6 petrol cambelt change

squeaky · Post by **squeaky** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:35 am

Has anyone changed the cambelt themselves on a V6 petrol?
Was it difficult and how much will it cost for the parts, is there a tensioner and rollers etc etc.

Any help on this would be appreciated as i'm looking to buy a V6 petrol Bongo from Jim, it's low mileage but being 11 years old I would like to change the belts if I get it!

Post by **Ian** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:13 am

I had mine done by Bell Hill Garage. It's a right sod of a job apparantly. The belt costs about £110, and is not found on any other vehicle except a Mazda 929 2.5litre. Bell Hill did not bother changing the other bits (tensioner and pullies) as they said they were pretty much indestructible.

squeaky · Post by **squeaky** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:39 am

Ian

Would you advise getting the belt changed as the Bongo is 11 years old or wait until it is due?

Post by **Ian** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:28 am

Personally I'd get it changed. You don't know how long your vehicle has been hanging around at the docks. Rubber becomes brittle if not used.