So,
I keep the Escort for another year or so, at 7 years old 61k, time to change the cambelt?
A very good reputable independant garage has said £187 including vat for the belt and tensioners, but it's aftermarket.
Should I insist on Ford OEM? And what about idler pulley(s) it would be wise to replace the waterpump and any (not sure how many!) auxilliary drivebelts too? The car's not exactly an old 'un; if the cambelt looks okay can I just leave it until I sell it next September-ish? Timing belt's never been done as far as I'm aware, but if I don't have to spend £~250 done then I'd rather not obviously.
Cheers again.