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Changing a cam belt - can you give me some advice?
When do I need to change the cam belt, and which is the best place to get it done in the Canterbury / Sittingbourne area please? The car is 8 years old and has covered 82,000 miles.
Asked on 29 October 2012 by Rosemary
Answered by
Honest John
Timing chain, not belt, so should not need to be changed. But I strongly advice you to go down to regular 5,000 mile engine oil and filter changes to give the timing chain its best chance of survival.
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