timing belt?

Question

when would an MG ZS 1.4 be due a new timing belt

Answer 1

Hi there,
Rover recommended 90k miles or 6 yrs, the service intervals are 15k or 1yr so it all adds up really.
When checked with Autodata too, it's the same 90k or 6yrs. Would advise a timing belt kit though, it's best to change the tensioner too!

Answer 2

Here's why changing a timing belt or gear/chain set early is good wisdom: A lot of vehicles have very close tolerances between piston top and valves.
If the belt breaks (or chain) the pistons can come up and bend valves. That costs far, far more than a belt or chain-gear.
All the best...
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"

Answer 3

60,000 miles according to the MG/Rover web site. Definitely do it before it jumps. If this belt jumps or breaks you will cause severe engine damage

Answer 4

45000 miles or every three years is the recomendation on the wrapper of the one I just fitted. I dont know if it varies from one belt manufacturer to another.

Answer 5

timing belts need changed after every 60 thousand miles.

Answer 6

do now if you run it till the bull that the compay sez then new everything [ moter tarn frunt ened it will tare every thing out ] you got 150th$ to do the job [ buy a new car]

Answer 7

every 40000 miles or every three years but i reccomend replacing it more often if that goes you will have big problems!!

Answer 8

rover did reccomend that it was changed at 60.000 miles but i would do it early as there is NO COMEBACK if it snaps early!!!

Answer 9

60,000 Miles

Answer 10

when it jumps