Technical cam belt and water pump

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Technical cam belt and water pump

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my jtd has got 95k on the clock but my mechanic has said his freinds water pump just failed after 35k making his cam belt snap and a bill for £2000 fixing the damage and head.

i have looked about and a new cam belt kit is around 80-100 quid and the water pump is around £25.

but im due for a service to with glow plugs, fuel, air, oil filters which will cost 100 in parts

i trust my mechanic as he is an old work mate but do you think this work will be needed soon and should i put of the service for a few months.

cheers
 
my jtd has got 95k on the clock but my mechanic has said his freinds water pump just failed after 35k making his cam belt snap and a bill for £2000 fixing the damage and head.

i have looked about and a new cam belt kit is around 80-100 quid and the water pump is around £25.

but im due for a service to with glow plugs, fuel, air, oil filters which will cost 100 in parts

i trust my mechanic as he is an old work mate but do you think this work will be needed soon and should i put of the service for a few months.

cheers

Well wether u change the cambelt or not depends on when you had it last done. What was the milage when it was last changed? I do mine every 60,000 for peace of mind.
 
Well wether u change the cambelt or not depends on when you had it last done. What was the milage when it was last changed? I do mine every 60,000 for peace of mind.

it was done at around 60,000, i think i will get it done. rather early than RIP stilo
 
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