How many cambelts snap? - Page 8

Rikki · 24th April 2017, 16:16

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Originally Posted by maxi_crawf

I agree, my 190 has 82K on the clock but is a 53 plate and as far as I know is still on the original belts (I bought it last year and they are to be replaced next month) 4 previous owners who probably thought I'll go by the mileage rather than the age when they realised the cost of replacement ��

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Same mines on 65K on a 53 plate and is booked in next week for belts tensioners and water pump

maxi_crawf · 24th April 2017, 16:19

I've been steady with it, once the belts have been done and the dead vis motors replacd I'll give it a try.

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Dallas · 24th April 2017, 17:20

My red ZT's first belt change was back in 2007 on 60k, its an early 2001 model.

The second belt change was 2011 on 75k, that is a 4 year 15k interval. These belts had a 2010 marking.

The third belt change was last year in 2016 on 100k, that is a 5 year 25k interval, and the tensioner was already worn.

I'm presuming the forth belt change will be in 6 years, I'm predicting the car will have only done 12k more miles as she is not the daily driver (she is currently sitting on 2016 made belts).

jr.ewing* · 24th April 2017, 19:21

Took engine and cam cover off and luckily could view important info on the belt, Rover in big letters then 100410. So I assume this means January 2010 when the belt was made and been put on after that date at some point? Car has done 40k since 2010 also

MSS · 24th April 2017, 19:32

It is possible to get old trying to decide whether or not to get the belts done.

My advice - just get them done based on mileage or time, whichever occurs first, and enjoy driving/life.

Alternatively, decide to take the risk and if it occurs, live with the consequences of your decision like a man.

mileshawk56 · 24th April 2017, 19:33

Im with the ' if in doubt get it done brigade', peace of mind is all. If the car cost so little why not spend the £500 and get it done, if you have the money dont keep your money for that rainy day, get it done. The hard shoulder of the M6 on a rain soaked winters evening at rush hour is not somewhere anyone needs to be. Chris.S.

Dorset Bob · 24th April 2017, 19:49

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Originally Posted by jr.ewing*

Took engine and cam cover off and luckily could view important info on the belt, Rover in big letters then 100410. So I assume this means January 2010 when the belt was made and been put on after that date at some point? Car has done 40k since 2010 also

Sadly not as LHN100410 is the part no. for the belt.

You need to look for the 8 digit number that dates it.

jr.ewing* · 24th April 2017, 20:04

Oh darn it, is there a way to manually move it?

Yorksroverfan · 3rd May 2017, 09:03

That's the condition of my main belt.. the 2 smaller ones looks almost as new.
Car has 107k and was bought knowing it needed belts.. the car is going in for them and the water pump doing as soon as they arrive from DMGRS.
If in doubt pull the covers off and have a look..
I'm assuming original belts still fitted as I can see no evidence of them being changed.
The 75 is a 2001 model and at 107k..

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topman · 3rd May 2017, 09:47

That's actually in a better condition at that age and mileage than i would have thought.

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maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	I've been steady with it, once the belts have been done and the dead vis motors replacd I'll give it a try. Sent from my SM-J500FN using Tapatalk

24th April 2017, 17:20	#73
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	My red ZT's first belt change was back in 2007 on 60k, its an early 2001 model. The second belt change was 2011 on 75k, that is a 4 year 15k interval. These belts had a 2010 marking. The third belt change was last year in 2016 on 100k, that is a 5 year 25k interval, and the tensioner was already worn. I'm presuming the forth belt change will be in 6 years, I'm predicting the car will have only done 12k more miles as she is not the daily driver (she is currently sitting on 2016 made belts).

24th April 2017, 19:21	#74
jr.ewing* Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 252 Thanks: 56 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Took engine and cam cover off and luckily could view important info on the belt, Rover in big letters then 100410. So I assume this means January 2010 when the belt was made and been put on after that date at some point? Car has done 40k since 2010 also

24th April 2017, 19:32	#75
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,085 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	It is possible to get old trying to decide whether or not to get the belts done. My advice - just get them done based on mileage or time, whichever occurs first, and enjoy driving/life. Alternatively, decide to take the risk and if it occurs, live with the consequences of your decision like a man.

24th April 2017, 19:33	#76
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Im with the ' if in doubt get it done brigade', peace of mind is all. If the car cost so little why not spend the £500 and get it done, if you have the money dont keep your money for that rainy day, get it done. The hard shoulder of the M6 on a rain soaked winters evening at rush hour is not somewhere anyone needs to be. Chris.S.

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Yorksroverfan Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Withernsea Posts: 127 Thanks: 53 Thanked 48 Times in 25 Posts	That's the condition of my main belt.. the 2 smaller ones looks almost as new. Car has 107k and was bought knowing it needed belts.. the car is going in for them and the water pump doing as soon as they arrive from DMGRS. If in doubt pull the covers off and have a look.. I'm assuming original belts still fitted as I can see no evidence of them being changed. The 75 is a 2001 model and at 107k.. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk