At what mileage should a Cambelt be replaced?
When to replace the cam belt Manufacturers will usually recommend to replace your timing belt after a set number of years or miles. This could be anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 miles or 4+ years.
How much does a Cambelt change cost?
How much to change a cambelt in the UK? The average cambelt change cost is between £290 – £730 for most vehicles in the UK and can vary considerably depending on the car model and garage. The material costs for a new cambelt, tensioner and idler pulley will only be around £70 – £180.
How often should a timing belt get changed?
Since the timing belt has such an important job, it’s crucial to have it replaced regularly. In most cases, there is no indication that a timing belt is becoming worn. Often times, it just breaks. That’s why most manufacturers recommend you have your vehicle’s timing belt replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
Do they check Cambelt on MOT?
The condition of service parts such as air and oil filters or drive and timing belts are not checked in the MOT.
When to replace the cambelt on a SEAT Leon?
CAY engines belt change interval is 5 years or 120k – taken from the seat workshop data, sound like the local garages info is a little out of date. They change the interval from time to time. personally I’d say 5 years or 80k is a safe guide. Well mine is a 61 reg with 61k so will have it done sometime later this year.
How often do I need to change my cambelt?
Most car manufacturers recommend changing your cambelt based on either time or mileage, depending on which comes first. This could vary from 40,000 to 100,000 miles, and between four and six years.
Do you have to change the timing belt?
Changing the cambelt is an intense job that requires at least the timing cover to be removed and the belt replaced precisely. If you’re off by even the slightest measurement, this could ruin the engine. How much does a timing belt cost to replace?
Is there an extended warranty on cambelt kit?
Customers now benefit from an extended warranty applying to the cambelt kit parts fitted on new SEAT vehicles during production or subsequently by SEAT Authorised Repairers at the recommended replacement interval during in-service operation.