C-max inspect timing belt?

whizbang · 2017-05-02 22:33:03

Just picked up a 2005, 1.6 petrol. Have a receipt, and the required tippex for the timing belt, but they dont quite seem to match, and the serpentine belt is not in great knick. So is it possible to get at the timing belt just to look at it ? thanks

02-05-2017 11:33PM

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whizbang

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Just picked up a 2005, 1.6 petrol.

Have a receipt, and the required tippex for the timing belt, but they dont quite seem to match, and the serpentine belt is not in great knick.

So is it possible to get at the timing belt just to look at it ?

thanks

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#2 03-05-2017 09:33AM

biko

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In short, no.
Unless it is supposed to be brand new and the belt looks old.
But in essence, no you cannot say if a belt is in good nick by simply looking at it.

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#3 03-05-2017 09:36AM

SmartinMartin

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If you don't trust it, replace it (and the pump). Best €220 or so quid you'll ever spend.

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#4 04-05-2017 02:19PM

E36Ross

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It's possible... Bought a 1.2 Fiesta with Belt Done, Took the cover off and it's a Contitech belt so not original Ford.

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