Cam belt life

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Tidmo
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Cam belt life

Post by Tidmo » Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:50 pm

Any idea how often the cam belt on a diesel engine should be changed?
Mine was done in 2007, with no record of mileage.
Thanks in advance.

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Ian
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Re: Cam belt life

Post by Ian » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:01 pm

It should be changed every 100,000 kms.
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Re: Cam belt life

Post by Tidmo » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:11 pm

Thanks Ian. Wasn't too sure if age played a factor in it.

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Re: Cam belt life

Post by rita » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:13 pm

As above or every 5 years,whatever comes first.
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Re: Cam belt life

Post by Tidmo » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:14 pm

Ah, right. So I'm due a change then...
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