Technical 20 v turbo cam belt

[chris1956]

hi
i am starting to get concerned about the cam belt
what is the service spec
mine is a second car so not doing many miles
i had the belt done when i bought it but thet was 4 years ago but only 12000 miles
does it need doing again?
i am in leicester anyone have a local place to get it done at the right price?

chris

 

[dave]

yes do it, its too much to risk

this is the nearest best place to you http://www.motor-mech.co.uk/

 

[rogerowens]

I looked into getting a Coup, PowerFiat charge something like £400 which was alot less than what FIAT were gonna charge for the same work.

 

[marco20vt]

mate, dont let cost put you off.

i got to do mine and i dont care how much it will cost as if that snaps...HELLO RE-BUILD!!!


just get it done mate!

 

[bridges]

To be honest I can see why the specialists charge what they do. The cost of a cambelt, aux belts, waterpump and tensioners are pricey for Fiat items. I think the specialists then renew the antifreeze as well.

I did my own cambelt on a 20v and found it to be no more difficult than any other engine. it took a short while to unbolt the engine mounts and lever the engine over from there it was very easy.
However, its one of those jobs where unless you know what you're doing, you could make a real mess of it.
Also, nothing looks better in a Coupe service book than a visit to a specialist.

 

[Palio]

The specialists state every 5 years or 36000 miles - no exceptions!

The Fiat spec was originally every 8 years or 76k miles - that is NOT a good idea....

Sounds like you've got another clear year before changing it again. Should be around £600 from a specialist, but make sure they know what they're doing!!

Gavin.