Saturday, November 19, 2011

My Vauxhall combo van has done 104,000 miles.is it possible that its the same cam belt from start?

It is a diesel 1700 cc engine,Isuzi.I am not sure whether to change the cam belt and whole kit,as have been told it was done a couple of thousand miles ago,but there is no paper evidence of this.Is there a way to tell?I suppose the safe option would be to change,prepare to spend around 拢260,maybe more,but its a dilemma.Would like advice or suggestions.Thank you.|||With no evidence it is a gamble and you know that anyway don't you.


Are you sure it has a cam belt and not a chain?|||Get it checked, it isn't hard to remove the covers (if you know what you're doing) and make sure the oil pump isn't leaking while you're in there. I've changed countless oil pumps and their respective pulleys because of leaks or pulley nuts coming loose. When they leak, there is usually an oil trail between the two covers (where they fit together).





If you change the belt, make sure you replace all idler/tensioner pulleys too.|||Only if you have been very lucky! If your van is in reasonable condition %26amp; it runs OK get it changed ASAP. A nephew didn't change his golf's rubber band %26amp; the big bang cost over a grand. Not nice....

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