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I've just got a ford focus 2004 Lx 1.6 29790 miles it's got a full service to 28436 stamped in the book best advice when do I fit the cambelt as I'm not sure if it's been done all ready from new and on the internet you get told many different things I can do it myself and the timing kit and also wat about the water pump? Be very grateful for the advice 

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    Every 10 years maximum.

    2004 vehicle should be changed at 2014 and then 2024, so it is due now !!

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    5 hours ago, unofix said:

    Every 10 years maximum.

    2004 vehicle should be changed at 2014 and then 2024, so it is due now !!

    Thank you I did have a feeling it did need doing but wasn't 100% sure myself so I going to do it as it's a to good condition for a 20 year old car to risk it and im keeping it for years 👍

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    If this is a Mk2 then 1.6 petrol belt is recommended every 8 years.

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