2005 Focus 1.6 - Timing belt | Technical matters | Back Room Forum | Honest John

Fri 16 Apr 2010 17:52

2005 Focus 1.6 - Timing belt - Millysmum

When does the timing belt need to be changed - mileage?

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Fri 16 Apr 2010 18:10

2005 Focus 1.6 - Timing belt - grahamw

100,000 miles or 8 years.

Hope this helps.

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Fri 16 Apr 2010 19:51

2005 Focus 1.6 - Timing belt - jc2

Whichever is first.It's not an alternative.

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Mon 19 Apr 2010 16:51

2005 Focus 1.6 - Timing belt - Millysmum

Thanks for your reply. Great - I've got some miles to go!

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