06-07-2012, 11:12 PM
Very recently had to have a cam belt change on mine. A few months ago I noticed and unusual sound from the engine after starting from cold. I thought it sounded like a cam belt tensioner playing up. (very similar to wifes' Pug which was diagnosed as a cam belt tentioner fault so I knew the sound). However, it was only slight and has very slowly got worse and was checked on recent service.
Dealer replaced it and report said, "rust particles found at the bottom of cam belt cover,, cam belt, and ancillaries replaced under warranty."
I was unable to chat to mechanic to see what quantity of rust was found and "ever smiling desk beauty" thought I was talking Swahili when I asked was the cam belt cover sealed correctly to prevent it happening again? "er??" Garage was almost shut and no other staff apart from smiling beauties and got no answers to any questions or queries.
Less than 25k for a cam belt change is quite concerning bearing in mind most manufacturers would fight any work like this under warranty. I'm sure I've read on here about some one else having a very early cam belt change but can't find it.
Anyone else with this experience would like to hear.
Other minor anolomies which I'll report later.
Dealer replaced it and report said, "rust particles found at the bottom of cam belt cover,, cam belt, and ancillaries replaced under warranty."
I was unable to chat to mechanic to see what quantity of rust was found and "ever smiling desk beauty" thought I was talking Swahili when I asked was the cam belt cover sealed correctly to prevent it happening again? "er??" Garage was almost shut and no other staff apart from smiling beauties and got no answers to any questions or queries.
Less than 25k for a cam belt change is quite concerning bearing in mind most manufacturers would fight any work like this under warranty. I'm sure I've read on here about some one else having a very early cam belt change but can't find it.
Anyone else with this experience would like to hear.
Other minor anolomies which I'll report later.