TheOne

Hi All,

I have a 1998 R Mk4 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, which has never had the cambelt changed. I have been told it needs to be changed, it has only done 55000 miles, but because of the age it needs too.

Would this be something that is urgent or could I leave it for a few weeks/Miles? And any idea what this would cost?

TIA

Dan1281

my girlfriend had a mk5 1.25 zetec and the garage that her dad uses said the belt only needs changing at 100000, i checked this and its apparently right i checked

is the mk4 1.4 a zetec SE?

TheOne

Thanks for the reply.

Yep, thats the one. According to the manual it says 100000 miles or 10yrs old, which ever comes first. But I wouldn't know if I saw the belt, if it still looked in great condition or not. I just don't fancy spending a few hundred quid, if it don't need it.

Gazzonator

iTrader: (9)

I honestly would change the belt on that mate regardless of the mileage.

The belt change intervals are specified for a reason. Over the the years the materials used to make the belt deteriorate due to oil contamination, wear etc.

I worked as a technician for a Ford dealer a few years ago and have seen the mess when a belt snaps. Not a pretty sight.

The choice however is yours. Change the belt and avoid an even more expensive repair bill or risk it and pray the belt doesn't snap.

TheOne

Thanks for all the info guys. Think i'll get it changed ASAP, just to be sure, I don't want any tears!