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[Anonymous]

OK iv'e heard a lot about the dreaded Timing belt or Cambelt or whatever it is , and that it needs changed faster than Fiat recommend.
My Brava's done 33,000 ( Brava S 1.4 98 )Is this about time to get it done and how much total am i looking at ?

 

[Sabre23]

1.6 SX.

Mine lasted out until 72,000 service (done at 71k)

Mark.

 

[jay]

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I have a 1999 S reg 1.6 SX with 44k on the clock. My mate off the FC forum works at Fiat in Southampton. He quoted me £166 for parts and labour including the tensioner.

I'm gonna book mine in for the next couple of weeks. I'll ask if i can organise for a bunch of u lot to have the work done too with discount.

I must say i think the 1.4 engine is the problematic of the lot (some fact and some hearsay). Just have a mechanic look at it, and if the tensioner looks / sounds dodgy; change it.

 

[David]

I have a 99T 1.8 with 32k miles that's due for a service in March. I was planning to get the cambelt + pre-tensioner done (~£120), but probably won't now as planning to change cars. It's better to be safe than sorry - some last, some don't.

 

[Paul - moderator]

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Get it done now - its five years old. Fiat recommend 72k or five years which ever comes first. Personally 45 odd k or five years is better.

www.fiatbravo.org.uk - [email protected]

 

[Anonymous]

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OK, how much am i looking at and what exactly do i ask for ?

 

[AlfaNige]

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http://www.bravo-guide.co.uk/cambelt-guide