how to know if you need to start thinking about changing the cambelt

[Eren Theobald]

hi all

just wondering is there any signs tht you can notice when the cambelt needs changing or how can you check how good it is, to see if its been changed already.

thanks

 

[Tommy K]

1) Change it every 4 years regardless.

2) If you don't know if it's been changed or not, change it!!!


The price of a cambelt change is about £200.... OR

a new engine + labour = £800+



Don't take the risk.... cos you'll be so upset if it does snap.



Prices taken from our forum:-

Fiat Bravo/a Cambelt and Tensioner Replacement
(supplied and fitted)

1.2 16v
£167.15 + VAT
BOO PRICE - £150.44 + VAT

1.4 12v
£151.62 + VAT
BOO PRICE - £136.46 + VAT

1.6 16v
£149.46 + VAT
BOO PRICE - £134.52 + VAT

1.8 16v
£170.56 + VAT
BOO PRICE - £153.51 + VAT

2.0 20v
(Belt, Tensioner & Rocker Cover Gasket)
£250.00 + VAT
BOO PRICE - £225.00 + VAT

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[Mike]

2.0 20v
(Belt, Tensioner & Rocker Cover Gasket)
£250.00 + VAT
BOO PRICE - £225.00 + VAT

Wish id have known that,i would have got mine replced ages ago..

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[Ozric-Al]

Careful! That doesn't include the Aux Belt and it's tensioner or the water pump. Aux tensioner is usually the one that fails taking the cambelt with it.

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[Mike]

Ah right

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[m3llor]

wont the original belt say "fiat" on it(unless its worn away) mine says "gates" as i got mi dad(mechanic)to change it when i bought the car.
if it has been changed then you should have a sticker on the cambelt cover with the mileage of when it was done?

 

[Mike]

if it has been changed then you should have a sticker on the cambelt cover with the mileage of when it was done?

You no,now ya say that..I didnt even think to look for the sticker lol
But saying that,bet there isnt one on mine lol

Mic

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[Axle]

Sometimes you get a sticker to fill in with date and mileage etc.I have always put a sticker on with the details on every belt i have renewed

 

[Anonymous]

get a cambelt kit
also try to change the waterpump as well..makes sense to!