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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Default how hard is it to change a cambelt on 1.8 tdci

hi all
its near that time,
my focus estate needs a cambelt change
the kit was about £80 when i asked last year, but garage wanted £250 to do the job

how hard is it to change cambelt ?.
read the manual, does not appear to much,
used to doing my own repairs, but i'm getting older, so don't do things that quick now
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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It is not a hard job, mine was changed by a mate and it took him 20 minutes, £250 sounds like a joke. If you don't want (or in my case didn't have to) try it yourself I would suggest you shop around for a good price.

Good luck.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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thanks
i thought it was a bit rich,
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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20 mins to change a cambelt? Hmmm...
Really?
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bailes1992
20 mins to change a cambelt? Hmmm...
Really?
Yes, realy and if you read my threads on the other forum we both use you may see why
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 04:13 AM
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what other forums, uruk hal,
maybe they have a guide i could use
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by thegoat
what other forums, uruk hal,
maybe they have a guide i could use
http://www.focusowners-social.com/forum/index.php

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