Motoring Discussion > Cambelt vs chain Miscellaneous
Thread Author: legacylad Replies: 11

 Cambelt vs chain - legacylad
I’ve often bought cars not knowing which it was, and don’t think it’s ever bothered me. In recent times, about 9 years ago, I bought a short term Focus diesel from a pal in the trade, think it was 11 reg, but very high mileage and cost me £2k. Belt and water pump change cost me £350, but said pal did it in his garage workshop ( where he was senior tech) on a Saturday afternoon.
I only had the car 6 months, and didn’t lose any money on it.
Just curious but does belt/ chain make any difference in this era ?
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 Cambelt vs chain new legacylad 16 Jan 24 08:56
 Cambelt vs chain new bathtub tom 16 Jan 24 09:17
 Cambelt vs chain new Terry 16 Jan 24 09:43
 Cambelt vs chain new smokie 16 Jan 24 10:02
 Cambelt vs chain new Zero 16 Jan 24 10:17
 Cambelt vs chain new legacylad 16 Jan 24 10:13
 Cambelt vs chain new Bobby 16 Jan 24 11:06
 Cambelt vs chain new Rudedog 16 Jan 24 13:43
 Cambelt vs chain new Bromptonaut 16 Jan 24 14:13
 Cambelt vs chain new Mr Moo 16 Jan 24 19:46
 Cambelt vs chain new VxFan 17 Jan 24 10:17
 Cambelt vs chain new Clk Sec 17 Jan 24 10:35
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