Timing Belt

[Guest neil_wiles]

Hi Gents

 

Has onyone out there had the pleasure of changing a timing belt on a 2004 130 Tdi yet ?

 

I need to know if the original Ford diesel timing kit has sufficient tools to carry it out and if not what I need. Also it would be great if anyone has any do's and dont's regarding this operation.

 

Mine is at 40k after 16mnths and whilst still theoretically under warranty a re-imported irish vehicle being used as a taxi may be pushing the limit of warranty just too far !!!

 

Thanks

[italiastar]

Check whether yours need to be changed at 40K as yours is a 2004 car it could be at 60K. There was an engine change in 2003 and the latter ones need cambelt changes at 60K. Mine was registered on the 1st of July 2003, the dealer checked the engine code and confirmed it was a 60K change. Interestingly, the same engine in the Fabia needs a change at 90K - I guess it's strained less?

[buford_t_justice]

Check whether yours need to be changed at 40K as yours is a 2004 car it could be at 60K. There was an engine change in 2003 and the latter ones need cambelt changes at 60K. Mine was registered on the 1st of July 2003, the dealer checked the engine code and confirmed it was a 60K change. Interestingly, the same engine in the Fabia needs a change at 90K - I guess it's strained less?

Could supply some more info please Italiastar??

 

What is the revised engine code that now requires a cambelt at 60k and do you know if it also applies to the 115bhp engine.

 

For info mine was registered 15Oct 2003.

 

Thanks.

[italiastar]

If I'm correct, my code is ASZ - but remember that mine is an Alhambra - the different manufacurers have different recommendations, despite them being the SAME car. For example the VW can have variable servicing, but the SEAT not - the same engine in the Skoda Octavia can have variable servicing, but in the Fabia not - but in both cars the cambelt lasts for 90K - Confused - I sure am!

 

My neighbour has a w-reg Alhambra which is either 110 or 115 BHP and he's just been told his is 60K

[Guest neil_wiles]

Can anyone confirm the mileage for change or is there a website where I can check the VIN number or engine number to make sure ?

 

 

Thanks