Re: Ford focus Tddi Ci cambelt replacement


"Ivan" <ivan'H'older@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Well I finally took the plunge, acting on several people's advice [Re:
Advice sought on the purchase of a good second-hand vehicle] and from the
majority of good reports I read, I finally parted with three grand and
opted
for a high mileage (120,000 ex-fleet vehicle full service history) Ford
focus (51 plate) Tddi Ci estate.

Although it appeared to be a good runner, as I don't pick it up until the
end of the week I haven't had time to really evaluate it.

One thing that worries me however is that the salesman told me that the
intervals for timing belt replacement was every 80,000 miles, and the last
one had been replaced at a 100,000 miles, however according to 'Honest
John'
all focus diesel timing belts must be replaced every 36,000 miles (which
seems pretty pathetic for a modern vehicle, considering that even my
ancient
Astra is double that) does anyone know if this information is correct?..
Tia
Ivan.




I have just asked my mechanic that very question- he says they are good for
100,000 miles and are not notorious for failing early. I take no
responsibility if the worst happens though ;-)

AIUI the belt has quite an easy life as it has quite a short and simple path
between the camshaft and the chain-driver diesel pump, rather than the crank
pulley via several other pulleys. It looks quite straightforward to change
so it shouldn't be a phenomenally expensive job if you want peace of mind.
My mechanic said about £120, but I don't know if that's a typical quote or
not.

Morse


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