perksy Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 probably should change to be one the safe side. How can I check it? If you don't know when it was changed it would be worth changing it anyway In addition to all the above if it's 10 years old it would be worth checking all the susupension bolts for tightness (Wishbones, Shock mounting bolts etc) Better to be safe than sorry Quote
stu999 Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Yup, if you honestly cant say when (or indeed if) the cambelt has been done in the last ten years, then *it must* be replaced. This is because the rubber degrades with age, as well as mileage (which is often forgot...!) Quote
Crazy Eddie Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Here we go he asks about how to change oil and filter and you lot have him changing the timing belt too They'll have you rebuilding the engine next Quote
stu999 Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 Here we go he asks about how to change oil and filter and you lot have him changing the timing belt too They'll have you rebuilding the engine next ...which he might have to do if he ignores the advice given about the belt Quote
galois Posted March 13, 2008 Author Posted March 13, 2008 Happy to take all advice! I have a week off work, access to a decent set of tools (and good local suppliers) so plan on doing all the fettling needed for our honeymoon. Now to track down the nearest ford parts supplier and somewhere for the zetec cooling hose... Quote
pgh Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 plan on doing all the fettling needed for our honeymoon. Thought it was your car you were servicing? Quote
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