Cam belts on 172

[Jules172]

What's the recommended mileage to get the belts, aux, and dephaser changed at upto 120k? I know I need mine doing and unsure of when last was done due to previous dipstick not declaring all info, just get the feeling I'm on borrowed time!!!

 

[Mr R.]

Cam belt, 72k or 5 year's which ever comes sooner.

Aux belt kit, 36k or 3 year's.

 

[James]

5 years or 72k on the cambelt

3 years or 36k for the aux belt (some people will argue 5 years)

dephaser is as required

 

[Jules172]

Sorry am being blonde and tired lol, it's only Tuesday as well Ffs, is that every 72k for the cambelt and every 36k for the aux?

 

[Chi]

Yes or time.

 

[Jules172]

Cool, got it lol
best I get saving then! I just don't get why no one wouldn't keep history when owning a car!! Defies logic surely?

 

[Chi]

Cool, got it lol
best I get saving then! I just don't get why no one wouldn't keep history when owning a car!! Defies logic surely?

I bought a one owner from a family friend. When I asked for history he said he didn't like clutter so just kept the recent stuff. If I didn't know the car I'd of walked away.. it was perfect though

 

[Jules172]

I bought a one owner from a family friend. When I asked for history he said he didn't like clutter so just kept the recent stuff. If I didn't know the car I'd of walked away.. it was perfect though

Haha that's priceless!! Didn't like clutter, what in a wallet tucked away somewhere!! Best I've heard thanks for sharing that

 

[bigrez]

I've had about 73 cars now and I'm really really fussy with them.

I've bought lots of 1 owner cars, and it also really annoys me when I go to see a car where the owner has decided to throw away all receipts/MOT's etc from new because they didn't think they needed to keep them and that the stamps in the book were enough! WTF?!

I keep everything, literally everything with a time, date and mileage listed on all part changes.

My Integra DC2 which I bought from the first owner has everything from new, I mean everything including the original purchase invoice. My Mercedes is also the same! And, to be honest, my Clio 182 isn't far off!!