Cambelt/tensioners,etc

Depends on what engine, the Zetec-E has an interval of 100,000 miles or 10 years f'rinstance.

At =A3187, it should be a full kit including the pulleys. If you're going= =20 to keep it, changing the waterpump may be a good precautionary idea.

Saying that though, if you're only going to be doing another 10-15000=20 miles, I'd not bother as its well within its limit.

--=20 Conor

I'm not prejudiced. I hate everyone equally.

Handbook does state that, the ford dealer said 5 years or 50k miles though, which is half the manual estimate.

Anybody else can confirm it's 100% okay to wait 10 years or 100,000 miles? Not looked at it yet, but I'm guessing it's just going to look like an intact belt, since the car's in pretty good condition, considering the 5 owners and partial s/h.

Charles

Steering wheel and under the bonnet say 61k genuine miles, did a thorough check before I bought it, with a ford mechanic friend... Whcih is the main reason I'm beginning to htink I should just not bother with the belt change currently, as it's my last year of ownership before shipping myself to Japan.

I had mine changed on my Mondeo at 100k, it was on it's original. My local indy charged £200-ish for belt kit (tensioner etc.), as well as a new water pump and a couple of pulley bolts, fitted. These engines don't have a reputation for the cam belts giving way early.