Cam Belt on 1.0 12v

[dannicoll]

My car just turned 60k last night and I have no history of the Cam Belt been changed. (correct me if im wong but i think thats what it's called and im not on about the timing chain).

Is this to outlast the life of the engine too just like the timing chain or do I need to renew it?

Thanks

Danny.

[matius576]

ull no if its got a belt cus on the drivers side of the engine there will be a plastic cover that goes down the side to the crankshaft pulley. if it has then u got a belt. advise changing at 60k i did mine at 66k. well easy to do i did it myself, jus make sure u get the timing marks lined up correct and its a simple case of take old belt off and new one on!

[scotty cav turbo]

3 cylinder jobby? There chain. The only other belt they have is auxillary belt, which runs water pump, alternator, air con if fitted. Manufacturs do recommend to change at a certain mileage etc but check the condition of it first. If its fooked change it, if its not then leave it for a while longer.

[dannicoll]

How do I know if it's fooked or getting there? Are there any signs I should look out for?

Thanks

[matius576]

if its knackered it may be split (check the underneath of belt aswell as they split and start to crack) just opinion really if its cracked n u can push the belt down alot (no tension) id change it