timing belt

[dalbert73]

what are some signs to look for if you need your timing belt replaced?

[Peter Edward]

You won't know until it's too late. Stick to what Haynes state in their manual for the car. In the past manufacturers have been "optomistic" with their replacement intervals. The replacement cost is measured in hundreds of pounds and the damage consequent on failure in thousands. I've been there! Peter Edward

[NORMANTHEDOG]

theres really no way in knowing if it will go or not,but i would take notice of when your dealer says and replace it,i had one go and it cost me a new engine.

[bednobs]

the signs are : your car stops going and your bank account becomes empty. Seriously, i agree with the guys above me

[Toureman]

Thers only 2 signs,

1.....replace at the correct mileage your handbook says

2.....replace at the correct time your handbook says.

[woodchopper]

Must add a third Toureman - 3. ....Bent valves.

[Toureman]

He did'nt say it was broken WC, could be a lot more than bent valves.

[romko]

My advice is: replace the cam belt KIT!
we got a used car , a mondeo, garage said the belt had been done after 70 000 miles BUT when a mech mate looked it over, there were cracks in the pulleys the belt went round! that would have failed within months - so dont muck about, get the lot changed to prevent catastrophic failure.