Cam / timing belt

[Garry_c]

My AC is in with a well known South Coast Indy whilst they investigate and rectify a noise from the top of the left hand engine bank which has required the Cambelt to be removed to get at bits and pieces. When its put back together I have the option of replacing the Cambelt so....

The existing Cambelt is fine and was replaced a year ago, so I'm two years away from needing to have it replaced (I'll never get near the mileage). Replacing it now gives me the next replacement in three years time rather than two, so an extra year. Do I change now or later ??

If I do change the cambelt, Eurospares have two, one a patten part and one original I assume being £50 or £80 respectively, any views on which to go for? any experiences?

 

[lozcb]

In all honesty Gary i would opt for the new belt now , its not a fortune and gives peace of mind , in the event that you might sell the car, it would help to show that you were a fastidious and careful owner ,


regards loz

 

[conaero]

Put the new belt on...as its off, rude not to. As for patten vs OEM, its not really worth the saving of £30 for the peace of mind.

Get them to inspect the cambelt followers/rollers, they have been know to crack and result in the belt coming off. I think it was down to the mechanics levering off it.

 

[Garry_c]

Thanks guys, I was thinking this made sense and just needed the confirmation I was heading in the right direction.

 

[rs48635]

Guess put the new OEM belt on, but really not worth changing such a new one for any technical reaosn.

We all agree that it "should" be done, for "peace of mind", but in truth it is for the benefit of any future buyer.

We do the scheduled "cambelt change" every three years or xxxxx miles. In truth the cambelt itself is the least of the worries. The tensioner, idler and anything else driven by said belt are the more likely causes of "belt failure". AMHIK