smiffy Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi all My Focus is a 2001 Black 1.6 and i am going to change the cambelt soon. The service history says that a timing belt kit was fitted in Oct 2009 at 85,000 miles. The car is now on 104,000 m. Should i replace the tensioner too as it has only covered 19k miles?(as has the belt). I have read that the belt should be changed after 5 years, does that go for the tensioner too? All replies appreciated in advance. Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick85 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Belt change 10 years or 100k or on mark 1.5 it's 8 years or 100k if u replacing belt again have to replace tensioner just for piece mind u be sick if use old one an something happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 should be a timing belt kit so belt tensioner and new bolts is a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendee Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 You will be wasting your money changing the belt at that age/mileage. As a confidence check, try to contact the garage that stamped the first belt change to confirm that it was done. If its true then don't worry for another 50k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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