Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 98 1.0 cam belt costs and timing.

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Sat 30 Aug 2008 19:49
98 1.0 cam belt costs and timing. - lordwoody
I've been to look at a 98 R reg Saxo 1.0. It's done 55k miles and has no record of a cambelt change. The buyer has said he may be able to get it done, but if this is the case I want to ensure the job is done properly and all necessary parts are changed. What would a job like that cost, how frequently should it be done and how do I know he's done it when he says he has? ( apparently his stepsons father is a mechanic and will do the job) This is a car I'm looking at for my daughter's first car and don't want to make any costly errors.

Edited by Pugugly on 30/08/2008 at 19:55

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Sat 30 Aug 2008 20:13
98 1.0 cam belt costs and timing. - madf
Should be done every 60k.
Having said that, oldest son ran a 1.1 Peugoet 106 to 100k miles on the original cambelt.

It's an easy job.. Cambelt plus check the pulleys. I would suggest under £200.

I did it myself on our 106 diesel using a Haynes manual - same layout - for the cost of a new belt under £10.



Edit plus replace alternator drive belt...

Edited by madf on 30/08/2008 at 20:14

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