Cam Belt Issues?

[BrummieLad19]

Hi Ppl, What are the signs that your cam belt is on its way out?

Im getting it changed in march but i am getting worried....

Rep given

Thanks

[pepper953]

there is no tell tale signs as such remove cover an inspect look on underside of belt if it shows signs of crackin/ splitting its better to change early than to wreck the motor

[DAN-VTS]

The only sign you get is when it goes bang and your engine stops. How many miles has it done and what year?

[BrummieLad19]

Its an 02 plate, and its done 76,000 and has not been changed yet.

[Mr_suv]

change it , sometimes the tensioner goes and it makes a squeeling sound , can be mistaken for the fanbelt tho

[DAN-VTS]

so its overdue then. just drive it carefully, should be fine

[BrummieLad19]

Cheers Dan, can i ask where did you get your headlight covers from? Im struggling to find that type? Cheers

[DAN-VTS]

Headlight covers? You mean the morettes? They were on the car when i bought it, but you will find them pop up in the for sale section sometimes. Type saxo morette in google im sure it will find some sites you can buy them from. Not cheap though!

[KamRacing]

Originally Posted by DAN-VTS

so its overdue then. just drive it carefully, should be fine

personally if there is any doubt as to the age / condition of the cambelt then I'd change it

[AdamH]

for the sake of about 50 quid for belt tenersioner and water pump do it

[BrummieLad19]

Cheers Guys.