(( Timing belt ))

**VectraGezza2010** · 4th March 2010, 22:48

Helloooo was just wondering at what mileage does everyone with CDTI 150 start thinking about having there timing belt/Chain checked out ?

**Telly Addict** · 4th March 2010, 23:45

They're not 'due' until 100k, but I changed mine at 87k. Oh and it's a belt.

If you have the dreaded swirl valve problem, then it's an ideal way of killing two birds with one stone.

**kamar** · 9th March 2010, 12:25

just gave my car to have the belt changed, got the kit from dealers for £96 and few pence

**cranny 27** · 9th March 2010, 12:57

do the water pump/aux belt ,at the same time. saves going back later.

**chrisvectra** · 9th March 2010, 13:39

i did the belt on mine at 100k and the belt is still perfect only the tensioners were a bit noisy also the water pump was still perfect with no wear in it whatsover

**plasma** · 9th March 2010, 19:39

Should realistically be looking at 60k and no more before changing the timing belt/pulleys

**Big Sig** · 9th March 2010, 19:41

Originally Posted by chrisvectra

i did the belt on mine at 100k and the belt is still perfect only the tensioners were a bit noisy also the water pump was still perfect with no wear in it whatsover

Thats not really why you change it.

**m8internet** · 9th March 2010, 19:42

Ideally, you can ask for it to be checked at every service
As above, it should last to 100K miles
Once the car is out of warranty and/or above that mileage you may want to half the interval

Not sure if the cambelt also drives the water pump, if so then it can be wise to replace that at the same time
Also any other connected or driven belts, replace them at the same time