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Focus 1.8 Zetec (2001) Cambelt Interval

chrisrhondda
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Hi all,

Just wondering if someone could let me know when the cambelt should be changed on a

1.8Zetec 2001 model

Regards

Chris :D

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    Hi all,

    Just wondering if someone could let me know when the cambelt should be changed on a

    1.8Zetec 2001 model

    Regards

    Chris :D

    ford state 100k or 10 years however only the belt is gauranteed to last that long and its the tensioner that commonly fails haynes recommend 70k for a full cambelt kit which is tensioner guides pulleys and belt dont just change the belt good idea to change the fan belt while you are there i paid 220 at ford for everything inc parts labour and vat only if its done at ford is the belt gauranteede if it failed early i wouldnt leave it 100k or 10 years in fact at 70k i was told my tensioner when it was replaced during the belt kit was close to going i seen it and trust me it would have went

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