T5 Cambelt Change

Welton · May 21st, 2012, 14:31

Anyone had there's done yet? the book says 100K miles or 10 years so I don't suppose many S40/V50's have got near the time yet.

I'm starting to think about getting it done early at 53k miles and 7 years.

Will also get the water pump and Aux belt changed - anything else??

t5_monkey · May 21st, 2012, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Welton

Anyone had there's done yet? the book says 100K miles or 10 years so I don't suppose many S40/V50's have got near the time yet.

I'm starting to think about getting it done early at 53k miles and 7 years.

Will also get the water pump and Aux belt changed - anything else??

Had mine done at 60k/8 years, a lot of the Focus lads do that.

get the tensioner changed too ?

scoobysn7x · May 21st, 2012, 23:52

Mines at 74k and 7 years old I think I'll bottle the 100K and get it done around 80K or in December with the MOT which ever comes first, probably Dec as I don't do that many miles......

SonyVaio · May 22nd, 2012, 09:02

My V50 T5 is on 132,000 and belt was changed on the button at 108,000 - no problems.

The changing of the belt at 108,000 will have a safety margin already built in, the belt is probably good for 150,000+ . Some other S40/V50/C30 engines are change at 144,000.

iainmd · May 22nd, 2012, 17:02

I plan on changing it at 10yrs or 108k as per the recommendation. Hopefully it works out OK.

Welton · May 23rd, 2012, 10:34

It's a big old belt (very wide) so that's probably how it lasts so long.

I might bottle it and get it done at 8 years.....

May 21st, 2012, 14:31	#1
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	T5 Cambelt Change Anyone had there's done yet? the book says 100K miles or 10 years so I don't suppose many S40/V50's have got near the time yet. I'm starting to think about getting it done early at 53k miles and 7 years. Will also get the water pump and Aux belt changed - anything else?? __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

May 22nd, 2012, 17:02	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I plan on changing it at 10yrs or 108k as per the recommendation. Hopefully it works out OK. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

May 23rd, 2012, 10:34	#6
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	It's a big old belt (very wide) so that's probably how it lasts so long. I might bottle it and get it done at 8 years..... __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

May 21st, 2012, 23:52	#3
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Mines at 74k and 7 years old I think I'll bottle the 100K and get it done around 80K or in December with the MOT which ever comes first, probably Dec as I don't do that many miles......

May 22nd, 2012, 09:02	#4
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	My V50 T5 is on 132,000 and belt was changed on the button at 108,000 - no problems. The changing of the belt at 108,000 will have a safety margin already built in, the belt is probably good for 150,000+ . Some other S40/V50/C30 engines are change at 144,000.

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