do i need a new timing belt.

[oldmadbiker]

hi all
i had a good look at the timing belt on my 98 mk 5 last weekend and just wanted some advice on weather to change it or not.
ive had the van for about 8 months and not knowing when the belt was last changed i decided to have a look.
all looks ok.no contamination,no cracks looks clean.tensioner looks ok too.
milage is 140.000 runs well.
would you change it now too be on the safe side or maybe give it another few tho miles.
thanks...........

[Backbone of Britain]

If you don't know the history, then I would change the belt for peace of mind. Iirc service intervals for the cam belt are every 50,000 miles or 5 years whichever comes sooner.

[barabas]

If you're in there having a look then you may as well change it, you've done most of the work already and then you know exactly how old it is...
P.S. I think its 40K/4years aint it?

[Backbone of Britain]

According to Ford Etis Cam belt is every 60,000 or 5 years

Service Schedule

Model Transit 1995
Variant DIESEL/MANUAL (08/1994 - 07/1998)
VIN SFALXXBDVLTL10674
Interval 4 Years (40000 ml)
Repair/Order No
Reg. No.
Reg. Date
Radio Code
Mileage ml


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Clutch Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Washers, wipers Check operation/adjust, if necessary

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Exterior and respective control lights; instrument cluster illumination Check operation/condition
Handbrake Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Seat belts, buckles and stalks Check operation/condition

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Door check straps Check operation/grease (steel check straps only)
Slide door Check operation
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Under Hood
Engine compartment lamp Check operation - if applicable
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Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator Check for damage and leaks
Auxiliary drive belts Check condition, adjust tension if necessary
Coolant Check anti-freeze concentration: °C
Coolant expansion tank, power steering fluid, washer reservoirs and battery Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify
Battery terminals Clean, if necessary/grease
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Rear suspension 'U' bolts Tighten to correct torque
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Engine Refill engine oil
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Spare wheel Adjust pressure, check wear - condition (note tread depth) mm

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Wheel nuts Tighten to correct torque and check for correct type. Check for rim damage
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Service reminder sticker Affix to driver side B pillar

Extended Period Maintenance
Brake system Every 2 years - Renew - brake fluid (LTS 12 154 4)
Air conditioning Every 3 years - Check temperature at the evaporator outlet tube. Check air conditioning lines for damage and leaks (LTS 34 619 1) (TSB 67/2002)
Cooling system Every 4 years - Check/clean pressure cap, renew if there is seal deterioration
Cooling system Every 6 years - Blue/green coloured coolant. Drain, flush and refill with purple Super Plus(LTS 24 122 4)
Cooling system Every 10 years - Orange/pink coloured coolant. Drain, flush and refill with purple Super Plus (LTS 24 122 4)
Cooling system Every 10 years - Drain, flush and refill with purple Super Plus(LTS 24 122 4)
Camshaft drive belt, tensioner and idlers Every 60 000 miles/5 years - Renew - 2.5 Diesel (non Turbo)
Camshaft drive belt Every 60 000 miles/5 years - Renew - 2.5 Turbo Diesel



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[barabas]

I stand corrected, I think I'm remembering the Haynes recommendations...