cam belts

waggler · Post by **waggler** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:24 pm

hi my bongo(maz)has 83.000 on the clock is she anywear near to needing a new belt at what millage should they be done?

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:35 pm

If you don't know when it was last changed, I'd get it done now - a lot cheaper than a wrecked engine.

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:37 pm

Sorry, forgot the rest of your question. It should be changed every 100,000kms or 62,000 mls but they perish with age as well.

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:57 pm

Have just asked the same question and found your answer mine is coming up to 96000km so will need one fitted any ideas on how much

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:45 am

If you source the cambelt kit yourself dave it should be around £100 -£150 labour, Ive seen the belt on its own for about £30 and the kit ( belt and tensioner) for about £60- £70 both were on ebay.

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:27 pm

Thanks for the info guys helps a lot

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:53 pm

Got my cambelt kit from Bongo Towers. Got it fitted for £30 cash in hand (know what I mean guv??)

redalan1971 · Post by **redalan1971** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:47 pm

they have got to be the easiest vehicle in the world to change the belt on, i've just done mine along with a new head but if your not sure a gagarage shouldn't cost much as the time needed is probably less that 1/2 an hour i reckon even less if a ramp is available.