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Cambelt Change?

danzman1991
danzman1991
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Hi,

When does the cambelt need to be changed on a 2.0l 16v 2000 Focus?

Thanks,

Dan.

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    Hi,

    When does the cambelt need to be changed on a 2.0l 16v 2000 Focus?

    Thanks,

    Dan.

    haynes say 100k but most do a lot early 70k to 80k due to rollers breaking up

    hope this helps ;)

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    haynes say 100k but most do a lot early 70k to 80k due to rollers breaking up

    hope this helps ;)

    from ford 10 years or 100k whichever comes first in short youre past its due date its also due a coolant flush and change

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    Any ideas how much a cam belt change is? I got a 98 1.8 focus with 122000+ miles, no service history. Definately thinking of getting it changed, lol!

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    Any ideas how much a cam belt change is? I got a 98 1.8 focus with 122000+ miles, no service history. Definately thinking of getting it changed, lol!

    non ford around 170 quid but make sure the tensioner is changed too youll be needing the coolant drained and changed if its not been done should be purple now not pink or red

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    non ford around 170 quid but make sure the tensioner is changed too youll be needing the coolant drained and changed if its not been done should be purple now not pink or red

    Thanks again, i will be getting this checked out very soon. Dont want the belt to go.

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    non ford around 170 quid but make sure the tensioner is changed too youll be needing the coolant drained and changed if its not been done should be purple now not pink or red

    sorry just to clear it up for me, should the fresh coolant mix be Purple and change to pink / red with age?

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    sorry just to clear it up for me, should the fresh coolant mix be Purple and change to pink / red with age?

    no it will stay the same colour, the newer coolant that ford use is apparently purple.

    the colour means nothing, as long as its the right type (OAT?) and in good condition then it doesnt matter.

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    no it will stay the same colour, the newer coolant that ford use is apparently purple.

    the colour means nothing, as long as its the right type (OAT?) and in good condition then it doesnt matter.

    Nice one thanks, I'll get some ford antifreez :)

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