When to change timing belt Mk2?

[StephenFord]

Thought I could answer the question with a 'google', but the internet is all over the place! It was done at 86,000 miles, I'm now on 113,000, when should it be changed? (2005 Mk2 Focus 1.6 petrol)

[TomsFocus]

The interval does change on the 1.6 as it had such a long production run in different models.  Minimum recommendation is 8 years or 80k though, so you're good for a while yet!!

Also, I assume this is engine history rather than 'car' history as I seem to remember your engine was replaced?  If you PM me your reg, I can check the exact interval on ETIS.

[StephenFord]

2 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

The interval does change on the 1.6 as it had such a long production run in different models.  Minimum recommendation is 8 years or 80k though, so you're good for a while yet!!

Also, I assume this is engine history rather than 'car' history as I seem to remember your engine was replaced?

You have a good memory! Yes, this is engine history as the belt was changed when it was put in the car (along with clutch and various other ancillary items)

[TomsFocus]

If you PM me your reg or VIN (not sure NI plates work!) I can check the exact interval on ETIS.

[StephenFord]

4 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

If you PM me your reg or VIN (not sure NI plates work!) I can check the exact interval on ETIS.

VIN number sent, not only will NI reg numbers probably not work, but it's a 40 year old 'cherish' plate so could throw up any random car of the last 4 decades!

[TomsFocus]

8 years or 100k.

[steplce74]

100k miles or 8 years, If there's no history of it being done, I normally get it done, about £400 for a cambelt kit including water pump even thou my car had only done 70k