2007-01-08 23:10:55 · 8 answers · asked by mailos 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Did quite well really, If you had got it changed at the correct servicing period you would have saved yourself a packet.
2007-01-09 00:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why the service schedule lays down a time/mileage to change the belt - rubber deteriorates with time as well as use.
2007-01-09 00:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate to say it but that is about average for a cam belt. been there got the T-shirt.
Apparently you have to change them at 40000 on average . But you have to ask as it is not part of the standard servicing schedule
2007-01-08 23:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by The Fat Controller 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because it happens.....thats a little early but cam Belts usually only last 60,000-80,000 miles.
2007-01-08 23:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by lemans81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others - if you check your service manual it will say change it on the 54K service, probably. I always change mine when I get a second-hand car I don't know the full history for, and then change it after 50K miles.
2007-01-08 23:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is why the manufacturers give you a giudeline on how often to get a service because they know how long it will last
2007-01-08 23:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by mat353 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the real prob is running cars with a rubber band.....change at 20-30k....you really wanted to know that eh?
2007-01-12 06:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are lucky it lasted that long ,change at 40000
2007-01-09 03:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋