I have been told it needs changing every 40,000 but the garage I use have shown me a mechanic’s book which said it needs to be changed every 100,000. I’m really confused, as a Vauxhall dealer has told me it’s every 40,000. Can anyone help!!
2007-09-25 00:00:40 · 8 answers · asked by Ian G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a "Timing Belt" (holds the timing between the crank shaft and the cam shaft) and yes depending on the engine year and manufactures requirements 70,000 to100,000 is right.
2007-09-25 00:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Always follow the instruction of the car company..The 100,000km replacement could be the timing chain/belt. To be sure, visually inspect the v-belts or whatever kind of belt you see there as long it's rubber, and connected to the aircon compressor, power steering, alternator..They are all connected to the crankshaft(It's the biggest wheel there). Check its elasticity by pushing and pulling. it mustn't be too tight or loose. The tension must be at least the thickness of your toe..that's the average tension so that should work.. If it's VERY tight, loosen it a bit. Otherwise, tighten it. Look at the size of the belt then buy an extra to be sure. If the belt is already used 40,000km, replace the belt but don't dispose it. It could be used in an emergency.. It may look fine but be sure to follow the manual..Hope that helped you.
2007-09-25 00:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by Vir John 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i became into continuously counseled to alter a cambelt at around 35,000 miles to be on the secure side. on the subject of a DIY interest you are able to desire to comprehend what you're doing and comprehend the way the engine applications. it is considerable ensure that the valve timing is real and that the belt adjustment is stable. Too tight will reason noise and finally bring about bearing failure, too unfastened and the belt would come off this is the comparable as belt snap greater acceptable to valves being bent and smashing by using the main appropriate of the pistons. an costly interest so have the belt replaced as quickly as conceivable. keep around for fees.
2016-12-17 09:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by mcarthur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should stick with what the dealer says i was a mechanic for 25 years and always changed my own cam belt after 30000 miles. but the vauxhall dealer is correct and i would never let any car i worked on go 100000 miles cos i have seen what a broken cam belt can do to the cylinder head and pistons. DONT RISK IT
2007-09-25 00:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by trevor s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the cam belt snaps when you are driving you will destroy your engine so you are better off changing it sooner rather then later unless the car is close to the scrap yard state in which case you might as well run it til it brakes down and then get it towed away
2007-09-28 10:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by chris h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use the rule of thumb that it should be changed every 50,000 miles. It is a good round number and it is eaey to remember
2007-09-25 00:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by Dingy ring 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most timing belts should last 65K miles. That is a good rule of thumb.
2007-09-25 00:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by ljoeguthrie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
evry 1 i no ov who has 1 they say evre 40000 to be safe
2007-09-26 03:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by racerguyice 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋