misty

Could someone advise on the time needed to change the timing belt on these cars please? Mine has done 78k was serviced at ford 3k miles ago (87k service) but no belt change! An approximate cost would be nice if possible.
regards
Dave

SteveB

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99.9% sure it's 100,000 miles, and I'd say about 3 hrs plus parts (budget about £200 all in)

rabmc

after 5 years i think. or a certain mileage what ever comes first.

I may be wrong but im sure i checked when i had mine, it was a while ago now

andy888

ford say 10 years or 100k. no way would a let it go that long though mate. thats alot to ask from a bit of rubber and a plastic idler! mine is a 04 reg and just turned 50k miles and i did mine last month. i would charge 200 quid supplied and fitted. so budget around that a would say. hope this helps.

andy

misty

Thanks for your prompt replies
Dave

H3lsing

+1 I got mine done at 92k, mk1 focus not an RS though. Wouldn't leave it go to long.

cossyking

ive done a few snapped around your mileage so get it changed asap mate or it could be expensive

misty

I'd heard the engine was a NON-interference engine! is this untrue?
Dave

SteveB

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I had a mate who's misses has a 52 plate FRS and the idler shat itself, new belt kit and away she went no damage happened. Personally I wouldn't risk it for the sake of £200.


Steve

misty

Thanks. No I will get it done it's booked in for monday. It'll be the 3rd belt this year!!! Jan, A3 2.0t. Sept astra 2.0t. Now the Rs some people always land lucky buying a car off me....LOL
Dave