When is timing belt due to be changed on 1.4tdci Fiesta?

Beckyy

I have Ford Fiesta Finesse 1.4tdci 03 reg. It's just coming up to 90,000 miles. I got it at 62000, with no service history. It's due for it's MOT and is having a service too next month, and I'm wondering when my timing belt will be due to be changed?

I seem to read conflictng advice. My garage has said around 100,000 miles, and as I do quite a lot of driving in it have said that I'd be better off doing it sooner rather than later. I trust their advce, but was just wondering when others have had theirs done?

TadleyBaggie

Regardless of the mileage, I suspect that the belt should be replaced due to the age alone. 8/9 years is a long time, 5/6 years is often quoted as the interval between belt changes if the mileage is low.

Premier_2

Beckyy wrote: »

I have Ford Fiesta Finesse 1.4tdci 03 reg. It's just coming up to 90,000 miles. I got it at 62000, with no service history. It's due for it's MOT and is having a service too next month, and I'm wondering when my timing belt will be due to be changed?

I seem to read conflictng advice. My garage has said around 100,000 miles, and as I do quite a lot of driving in it have said that I'd be better off doing it sooner rather than later. I trust their advce, but was just wondering when others have had theirs done?

Official Ford recommendation: Every 150 000 miles/10 years - Renew

... although it can depend on usage. As you presumably don't know the previous usage, then sooner rather than later would be my advice too.

forgotmyname

You could always wait for it to break and then sell it for scrap, It maybe today, Tomorrow or years down the line.

Do you feel lucky?

New belt is a lot cheaper than a new engine or new car.

flashg67

forgotmyname wrote: »

You could always wait for it to break and then sell it for scrap, It maybe today, Tomorrow or years down the line.

Do you feel lucky?

New belt is a lot cheaper than a new engine or new car.

'belting' advice there....not

Stephen_Leak

I have a 2004 Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Zetec.

Ford recommend renewing the timing belt & pulleys every 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Everyone else suspects that this is to make fleet managers feel better, and recommends renewing them every 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, especially on cars which are subjected to intensive use, ie. mainly short journeys or a lot of start-stop driving.

I also got the water pump renewed, as the old bearings have a nasty habit of wearing out with the increased tension of the new belt. The pump has to be removed to get the belt off, so this doesn't involve any extra labour.

All in, it cost me exactly £300.00. And the cost of a new engine is ... :eek:

Please, ring around your local garages for quotes and get it sorted out as a matter of urgency.

forgotmyname

flashg67 wrote: »

'belting' advice there....not

A new belt is cheaper than a new engine or car is not good advice?

Beckyy

forgotmyname wrote: »

A new belt is cheaper than a new engine or car is not good advice?

I was more interested in when others have had theirs changed. I'm well aware it would be wise to get it done sooner rather than later, but thanks anyway.

Thanks for all the replies - I'll get it booked in.

Premier_2

forgotmyname wrote: »

A new belt is cheaper than a new engine or car is not good advice?

Spending £300 needlessly is not good advice. No.

Strider590

I wouldn't trust a belt and tensioners to last 10 years or 150k, there are too many variables to consider.....

suzannah43

forgotmyname wrote: »

A new belt is cheaper than a new engine or car is not good advice?

Ive got a simmilar problem... my ford fiesta has done £116,000 miles. Ive done 27,ooo miles in the last two years as I live in the middle of no where and have to travel every other weekend to see my boyfriend. I need to make sure i have a reliable car to do so.

My worry is that its cam belt and all the other belts are going to need replacing. I also have quite a rattle when i put the clutch down. I know very little about this but im guessin more ££. Ive had two new calipers recently and a replacement hose due to a water leak. A new noise appeared and someone suggested that as im loosing water that i might need my water pump replacing and that water leaking onto a belt could be the cause. I am getting an honnest opinion of the cost today.

Question is do i spend £500 or what ever it costs to sort it out and hope i get annother year out of it.... or do I spend my savings and trade it in. and then still have to pay £100 a month for a reasonable second hand car with low milage.....

Having looked at loan costs i really resent haveing to pay £900!! to borrow £2,500 for 3 years...

Should i just keep my fiesta alive a little longer....