Focus MK3 timing/cambelt replacement

[ash29109]

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 

 

[dezwez]

5 minutes ago, ash29109 said:

Do these fail prematurely?

they can do

[unofix]

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.

[ash29109]

Found this on eBay, German seller, genuine Ford

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Timing-Belt-Kit-Water-Pump-1-25-1-4-1-6-16V-Ford-Focus-2302744-/165513947872?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

 

 

[unofix]

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.

[ash29109]

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