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From: mike on 29 Jul 2008 03:06
"Chris Whelan" <cawhelan(a)prejudicentlworld.com> wrote in message
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> "mike" <mdotturveyattiscalidotcodotuk> wrote:
>
>> "mike" <mdotturveyattiscalidotcodotuk> wrote in message
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>>> I've acquired a Ford Fusion with 89000 on the clock.
>>> The Ford Service Checksheet gives 150,000 or ten year to renew the cam
>>> belt.
>>> Is this a realistic target or should I be looking to renew it sooner.
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike
>>
>> Do I take it from lack of response, that the manufactures figures of
>> 150.000 miles are a safe maximum
>
> Ford cambelts are generally considered to last to specification.
>
> An acquaintance had one fail on a Mondeo recently at 124,000 miles; the
> change interval for his engine is 100,000 however!
>
> As to whether you should change yours early, it depends on how many miles
> you intend to put on the car. If for perhaps 30,000 miles, then I wouldn't
> bother. If you intend to keep it for 100,000 miles, the I would change it
> when it has done 100,000 to 120,000 perhaps.
>
> It is advisable to only use genuine Ford parts when you have it done.
>
> Chris
>
> --
> Remove prejudice to reply.





Thanks for that Chris




Mike

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