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Focus MK3 timing/cambelt replacement

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2012 1.6 titanium petrol focus mk3 72k on the clock

I believe the 'recommendation' is 10 years or 100,000 miles

Do these fail prematurely? Or should I get the belt replaced now including the water pump?

Should anything else be replaced?

Can the complete kit be purchased from Ford?

Does anyone know the finis part no please 

 

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    5 minutes ago, ash29109 said:

    Do these fail prematurely?

    they can do

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    22 minutes ago, ash29109 said:

    I believe the 'recommendation' is 10 years or 100,000 miles

    These are 'Maximums' not an actual target to try and reach. The belt on a 2012 car is due now regardless of the mileage.

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    1 hour ago, ash29109 said:

    Found this on eBay, German seller, genuine Ford

    Very important to realise that the belt is already 4 years old. Packed date 13th Sept 2018.

    So long as you accept that the belt will only have a working life of 6 to 7 years before it has to be replaced again.

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    8 minutes ago, unofix said:

    Very important to realise that the belt is already 4 years old. Packed date 13th Sept 2018.

    So long as you accept that the belt will only have a working life of 6 to 7 years before it has to be replaced again.

     

    Thanks! Didn't notice that! I'll buy directly from Ford hopefully it's new stock

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