dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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Hey there, I got a Escort 98 (R) with a 1.8 16v Zetec engine (dont know if its the 105 or 115 version). My dad reckons all zetecs have a cambelt 'failsafe' so if it snaps it doesnt munch the engine, but he said check it out to see if its true.
Anyone?
Cheers
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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No idea, but being a Zetec, check your engine weekly 
100,000 mile for the cambelt on my girlfriends 1.4 16v Zetec engine, so will probably be the same.
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Vaux Lad
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Being a zetec i doubt it will be cambelt safe, there much like other manufacturers 16v engines, running quite high compression(low valve to piston clearence)
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dannymccann
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well its got 78k on it now, should be safe to run for another 6 months (up to probly 84k / 85k max) if its supposed to be changed every 100k? i didnt get a owners book so im gonna have a scout on ebay for one, or would i be better going for a haynes manual? liked the haynes for the corsa
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dannymccann
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ttt just need an opinion on the 84/5k mileage  cheers
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Huwsi
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If you can, check the belt's condition before making a decision because usually you change parts such as this either at the set milage or after a number of years (which ever comes first). Well that's what I've always done. Best be safe than sorry!
If it looks in fine codition leave it till you think it needs changing but if it looks a bit worn/damaged, change it
[Edited on 20-09-2007 by Huwsi]
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