I recently bought a Ford Focus. It has done 72K, and i'm wondering about the cam belt. I have no details of when it was last changed. Is there any way to find out?
2006-11-28 08:02:40 · 10 answers · asked by Tom 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My husband said that you should get it changed to be on the safe side, he said it will cost you loads of money if it does go coz it can cause loads of damage to your car.
Next time you buy a car, ask for the mechanical history, (I think that is what it is called).
2006-11-28 08:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Spoonraker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tenet truly than an answer: i have those days bought a Clio which needed its cam belt doing contained in the close to destiny, and that i managed to get the broking service to modify it for me at fee cost even as procuring the vehicle. Im no longer sensible what number sellers would do this even though it mite be properly worth asking, because it will be an severe priced one!
2016-11-29 21:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by hertling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was probably sold because it was due for a belt and the old owner didnt want to pay,if it was done at a ford dealer they can pull up that info on their system ,otherwise just get it done before it ruins your engine,or call the old owner the place you got the car from could give you their number
2006-11-28 08:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the is record of maint. somewhere in the car there is no way to tell by looking. Would be cheap insurance to change anyway because if it breaks it can result in engine damage if a valve is open and the piston comes up and hits it.
2006-11-28 08:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a ford mondeo on 113.050 miles and i having my cam belt changed on monday as it is wearin away (rubber belt) but they normally say every 60.000 miles or every 3-4 years but i advise you to get it changed before it snaps
2006-11-28 08:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the focus zetec engines (the petrol one) the belt should be changed at 100,000 miles or ten years which ever comes first.
2006-11-29 06:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by bazzastocking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 72k have it changed and then you know
2006-11-29 06:54:20 · answer #7 · answered by Andy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Chris and Doug B if you don't know change it, it works out cheaper in the long run
2006-11-28 09:06:07 · answer #8 · answered by tom2764 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no idea when / if it was changed, are in any doubt, have it done for piece of mind. It could be very very expensive otherwise.
2006-11-28 08:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the service book if it has one if not do a visual inspection or get it checked at the garage
2006-11-28 08:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by nigel h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋