What milage for cam belt replacement on a x reg fiesta van 1.8 tdi?
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This engine can run 300,000 and if you want to get the most out of it maintenance and regular oil changes is a must. Cam belt change used to be at around 60000, now reduced to 40000 for town work and 50000 if mainly motorway.
I own 60 mondeo taxis using this engine and they are 100% reliable if oil is changed regularly and cam belt changed regularly, some garages don't change the pulleys but its cheap and easy to do whilst the cam belt is ff
waste of time changing it, whats the worst that can happen?
The recommended mileage is 40,000 have a look at this website.
About 20,000 miles or 3 years I think for the Escort.
Not worth risking your engine for economy.
You should refer yourself to your Service Centre, rubber-metal cambelts have enormously progressed in technology over the past 10 years, from 20000mi to over 60000. As it is a Tdi model, be careful not replacing it too late 'cos these high compression ratio diesel engines can crush your valves in a sec
make sure you get the camshaft pulley checked when you have it done as they changed them.
Nimbus has the best answer!
Probably 40,000 to be safe
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