Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt

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Sat 27 Mar 2010 10:58
Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt - manic-marley

Hi all,

Ive just bought a 1.8 LX mondeo 2001, ive ben told that some models are chain driven and others have a cam belt. How do i know which one i have as this has done 60000 miles and didnt know whether to change it as a precaution if needed.

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Sat 27 Mar 2010 11:14
Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt - Clk Sec

You could give your local Ford dealer a call.

Clk Sec

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Sat 27 Mar 2010 11:48
Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt - clewsy01

whenever i buy a car, if the belt has not been done, or if there is no history or knowledge it has i always get it changed as a precaution. if its a petrol it should be at 10 years or 100000 miles,

as yours is a 2001 and you dont know if its been done, i would do it

Edited by clewsy01 on 27/03/2010 at 11:49

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Sat 27 Mar 2010 14:53
Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt - Jarek D.

I confident your engine is belt driven if it is petrol.

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Sat 27 Mar 2010 20:34
Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt - googolplex

Read HJ's original write up of this car - under "What's good". http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/mondeo-iii-2000?section=good

It is definitely a chain...! As is the 2 litre petrol. In fact, I'm pretty certain all the Mondeo III original engines were chain cam.

That's what attracted me to these cars.

Edited by googolplex on 27/03/2010 at 20:37

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Sat 27 Mar 2010 20:50
Ford Mondeo III - Cam belt - manic-marley

Thanks guys, ive also been told if you take the engine cover off and its metal underneath its chain as the belt ones are plastic

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