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Cam belt life

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:50 pm
by Tidmo
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.

Paul

Re: Cam belt life

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:01 pm
by Ian
It should be changed every 100,000 kms.

Re: Cam belt life

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:11 pm
by Tidmo
Thanks Ian. Wasn't too sure if age played a factor in it.

Paul

Re: Cam belt life

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:13 pm
by rita
As above or every 5 years,whatever comes first.

Re: Cam belt life

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:14 pm
by Tidmo
Ah, right. So I'm due a change then...