147 service due, cambelt change needed?

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rk164 - 12 Jun 2006 23:44 GMT

Hi,

I have a 2003, 03 plate 147 2.0 manual. Its coming up to its 3rd
anniversary next month which means time for the annual service. Its done
a little over 15k miles.

Do I need to consider changing the cambelt at this service given the low
mileage? Also should the service be a 36k service or something less
expensive?

Thanks in advance

rk

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Tony Rickard - 13 Jun 2006 00:23 GMT

> Hi,
>
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> mileage? Also should the service be a 36k service or something less
> expensive?

I believe it should be the 36k service which will check for age related
wear to the cambelt. Time to consider extended warranties though as an
early cambelt failure is always a possibility and these can be covered
if you plan to keep the car serviced to schedule.

Cheers
Tony

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SteveH - 13 Jun 2006 05:57 GMT

> > Hi,
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> early cambelt failure is always a possibility and these can be covered
> if you plan to keep the car serviced to schedule.

Personally I wouldn't bother with the extended warranty - I'd have the
belt changed by an independent instead.

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John, UK. - 20 Jun 2006 10:50 GMT

> Hi,
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> rk

At 15k you need not change the belts, only change after 36k or 5 years
which ever comes first. What you could do is to have the 12k service
done plus a belt condition check. I hear a belt check costs in the
region of £80 at an independant Alfa garage.
John, UK.

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