ALFA 156 1.8TS - CAMBELT FAILURE

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gero - 22 Jul 2005 04:37 GMT

hi,
Help required. Cambelt went last night on my 156 18.TS. Noticed it
was playing up night before and went on the way to the garage!!!!

I know this is going to cost me. Can anyone give me an idea of what
to expect.

Its failed just before 60k - is this normal. If seen other posts
suggesting this shouldn’t happen so early.

Any help / advice would be appreciated

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Catman - 22 Jul 2005 06:48 GMT

> hi,
> Help required. Cambelt went last night on my 156 18.TS. Noticed it
> was playing up night before and went on the way to the garage!!!!

How did you notice it?

> I know this is going to cost me. Can anyone give me an idea of what
> to expect.

General opinion is ~£1500-£2000

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alfistagj - 22 Jul 2005 16:19 GMT

Since August 2000 the general policy is 3 years or 60000km although Alfa has
been quit reluctant advertizing this.
They just hope you come in at 60000km or 3 years and then give you a strong
advice (just to be sure.....) to change the belt befor it fails. Sounds good
in relation to what happens when the belt fails! So most owners will do so.

> hi,
> Help required. Cambelt went last night on my 156 18.TS. Noticed it
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>
> Any help / advice would be appreciated

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s7uar7@gmail.com - 23 Jul 2005 01:05 GMT

Mine went on my 2.0 TS at 55k miles and I was quoted £2500. As it was
under the scheduled change and had full dealer service history Alfa
picked up the bill.

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