Zetec engine cam belts

[Remeboy]

I want to buy my wife a second hand Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, about 2006/7.

I have been told that some have the camshafts driven by belt and some by chain. Can anyone enlighten me on this subject

Many thanks in anticipation

[ChuckFickens]

I'm pretty sure all Zetecs are belt driven.

they should be changed about every 60k

[harley_Husky]

The 'Zetec' 1.25 engine is built by Yamaha and is a generally well built little engine. They all have a Cam belt as opposed to a cam CHAIN.

The cambelt kit, including the tensioner pulley, will cost in the region of �45 to purchase ( GATES do good quality kits, main dealer parts more expensive), Although if you're not a mechanic be sure to get this done by someone who knows how to time the engine correctly, and work on a basis of around �200 - �250 depending on labour rates.

If you're close to 60k then be sure to factor in this cost or ask for some discount on the vehicle ....


Eddie

[Remeboy]

Many thanks Eddie, very useful information.