Ford Puma - timing belt renewal

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Mon 8 Jul 2002 19:30
Ford Puma - timing belt renewal - Dave Y
Son has a Ford Puma coming up for 50K service & asked about timing belt renewal. Main dealer says that doesn't require replacing till 100K! Is it actually a chain? Does anyone know whether this is the reccomended interval. Many thanks in advance
Dave Y
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Mon 8 Jul 2002 21:19
Ford Puma - timing belt renewal - Richard J
The Puma has the Zetec S engine for which HJ recommends cam belt renewal at 80k. See HJ's FAQ 13.
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Mon 8 Jul 2002 23:33
Ford Puma - timing belt renewal - Honestjohn
I go by incidence of premature failure. And I have never heard of premature failure of one of these belts on a Zetec S engine. But I still prefer to go by the original Ford schedule of 5 years or 80,000 miles whichever comes first. (Have been a few cases of tensioner failure on Zetec E's in Escorts and Mondeos, but not enough for everyone to start worrying about.)

HJ



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Wed 10 Jul 2002 14:02
Ford Puma - timing belt renewal - Chas{P}
HJ

Totally agree with your cautious advice.

Charles
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