Aux and Cambelt

[Kazumz]

When do these need replacing?

 

[Chris]

72k/5years

Edit: 6 years for 200 I read.

 

[Dedespo]

Change even before that limit is my suggestion, its a very critical item of the 197/200, heard of many sad stories due to delay of replacement.

 

[Chris]

Don't think I've heard any stories of one snapping.

Its a critical item yes, but thats the time the manufacturer recommends.

 

[Dedespo]

Don't think I've heard any stories of one snapping.

Its a critical item yes, but thats the time the manufacturer recommends.

I agree that's what the maker says and i don't doubt its ok, but having heard what i've heard i wouldn't stretch it out, i just wanted to stress that. I know about 3 cases of belts snapping all from Greece

 

[Chris]

Strange, maybe something to do with climate? Although just a guess, or perhaps a different supplier.

Yeh I know the horror stories across all makes and models its a worry.

 

[detail1]

Mine hadn't been changed after 7 years when I bought the car with 40k miles, when I contacted the previous owner to find out if he'd had it done, he said no it's not due until 72k miles. I think a common misconception is people still go on the mileage and not the age of the belt.