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how hard is it to change a cambelt on 1.8 tdci

Old 18-04-2011, 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
Old 18-04-2011, 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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thanks
i thought it was a bit rich,
Old 18-04-2011, 08:18 PM
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20 mins to change a cambelt? Hmmm...
Really?
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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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what other forums, uruk hal,
maybe they have a guide i could use
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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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