Most recently answered cam belt or chain questions
There doesn't seem to be any recent information about the Honda Civic wet belt problem online. I bought mine in April 2021. The dealer obviously knew about the problem, but only mentioned it to me in April...
I was interested to read that VW has issued a new directive to dealers about cam belt change intervals. I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI which has only covered 33000 miles. Does the VW directive also apply...
I believe that VW removed the 5 year interval for cambelt change in 2023. Did VW issue a document for customers with this recommendation? Also, does this apply to all vehicles or is there a list of cambelt...
The handbook for my Fiat 500 says that the timing belt should be replaced after 72,000 miles or every 5 years regardless of mileage. Since the belt was last replaced 5 years ago the car has only done 8000...
Are you able to tell me please whether a 2021 Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost engine still has wet timing belt (or chain)?
I have seen claims on about serious concerns with the Ford Ecoboost engine. The car I am speaking about is a 2017 manual. Is Honest John aware of technical issues associated with the wet belt system leading...
Our 2015 Peugeot 108 has covered less than 52k miles but the rattling noise from the engine has been diagnosed as a failing cam chain/guides. The garage has told us that this is a common low mileage issue...
My 2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi has now done 52300 miles, do you recommend a cam belt and water pump change?
I am thinking of buying a Peugeot 5008 1.5 Blue HDI with 34k on the clock but I am worried about timing chain/belt problems. Does it have a chain or belt? Does it need changing now? It can snap suddenly...
I recently replaced the cambelt on my 2013 Ford Focus. Unfortunately, 5 days later the new cambelt failed, a tensioner bolt snapped. I lost the cost of a nights accommodation booked for the night of failure...
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