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At what mileage do I need to change the cambelt on my 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre TDCI diesel?
I've got a 2006 S-Type Jaguar 2.7 diesel. The car has done about 50-000 miles, should I fit a new cam belt?
When should I change the cam belt on my Mercedes-Benz? My car has covered 89,000 miles
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...
My 03 (built in 02) WRX has done only100,000 km. The manual calls for cam belt replacement at 160,000 km. In view of the age of the car, should I replace it soon? Does anything else need replacing at the...
I've just bought an Alfa Romeo 147 Alfa JTD 120 8-valve. It's an 07-plate with 52,000 on the clock, and full service history. I've read that belts and water pump have a habit of failing well before the...
Martins of Andover have recommended, from their records rather that a check on the vehicle, that we replace the cambelt on our 58 VW Golf Match TDI 105 (1896cc), which has done 40,000 miles. Do you agree...
Just purchased a Peugeot 206 1.4 Hdi SE (year 2004) with 51,000miles. When should cambelt be changed?
Can you please advise the recommended interval for a cam belt (and associated tensioners etc)change on a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 150? The advice and suggested periods seem to change constantly.
Should you always have a new water pump fitted when you have a new cam belt?