Paul Sweeney Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 how often are people changing their cambelt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Hi sweeney I would change within 5 years (I change mine every 3 ) also check condition of verniers as they do wear ❗ I normally do all belts at the same time D/s ,alt,cam may be a little overkill,but would rather be on the safe side 😬 HTH Mark 7 Webshots here R400 😬 pure fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sweeney Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 thanks Mark, i have had several k series caterhams but seemed to have developed a mental block on how often to change the cam belts.then i last night i read an old article in evo magazine re SLR's saying change belts every 2 years! i think i was assuming every 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Also depends on the mileage too, of course !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 i also change my DS scavenge pump belt every year. Overkill, probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I changed mine after 5 years ( and 13,000 miles ) Got it done by DVA who fitted some verniers at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 You lot don't know you're born! The recommended mileage on the BDR with standard pulleys is 4000 miles. Yes, four thousand miles. As I don't misstreat the engine or race I stretch that to 6000 miles and change cambelt every other oil & filter change. I could invest in a set of later profile pulleys which would extend belt life but, what the heck, it gives me something to do twice a year. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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