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At what mileage should I change my cam belt?

What is the recommended mileage to change the cam belt on a 2009 Volvo V50 1.6d DRIVe estate?

My car has covered 94,000 miles, but I understand the plastic rollers and water pump should be changed as well as the cam belt.

Asked on 15 June 2013 by Julie

Answered by Honest John
At this mileage change everything. Waterpumps were vulnerable on VAG and GM/Fiat engines because the impellers were prone to break. I don't remember this problem on PSA/Ford diesels such as yours.

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