Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2008 1.25 Zetec: cambelt change interval

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Wed 31 Dec 2008 12:10
2008 1.25 Zetec: cambelt change interval - Galad
Looking at buying a 2008 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec with just £5k on the clock for my daughter. What is the cambelt change interval and are there any things I should be wary of?

Cheers

Edited by Webmaster on 31/12/2008 at 12:43

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Wed 31 Dec 2008 12:36
2008 1.25 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec: cambelt change interv - Rattle
Fords are always pretty good for this, as they have the common sense to realise that people won't buy their cars if the cambelt needs changing every two or three years like some cars.

www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/usedcartests/2049...l

According to that it is every 10 years or 100,000 miles not sure if its accurate though.

Edited by Webmaster on 31/12/2008 at 13:47

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Wed 31 Dec 2008 18:09
2008 1.25 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec: cambelt change interv - piston power
Yes second that i was told 100k

Id change it at 80-90k on the safe side but thats me!
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Wed 31 Dec 2008 19:59
2008 1.25 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec: cambelt change interv - Galad
Many thanks guys - the car is a bargain and, subject to a rigorous test drive on Friday should be one of the family!
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