saxo 1.1 belt or chain ?

davo77 · Post by **davo77** » 27 May 2011, 13:53

Hi does anyone know if these are belt or chain,car is 2002 saxo 1.1 desire seller has told me it is chain but i thought these were timing belts it has 85000 with history so is due a belt cheers

spider · Post by **spider** » 27 May 2011, 14:16

Belt, all TU engines are belt.

I would of thought the plastic cover would of told the previous owner that though, you cannot run a chain in a plastic cover.

The elderly Samba type engine is chain I think (discontinued around 1985) , the 'suitcase' engine.

Due at 80K usually or eight years (even if its low mileage), earlier ones were 72K or 6 years.

Its due to break then as you're a few years and miles over.

Easy to change, very easy. No need to struggle to undo the crank pulley bolt as the pulley itself is held on with three small bolts. Hole in crankcase near starter to lock flywheel.

Recommend a water pump at the same time too and possibly the tensioner roller if in doubt.

davo77 · Post by **davo77** » 27 May 2011, 14:23

hi thanks for info seller is asking £1200 ono do you think this is a realistic price for a 1 owner service history car though i will look into the cambelt issue with him could be a bargaining tool

spider · Post by **spider** » 27 May 2011, 14:58

The lack of cambelt change suggests a non dealer history,

as the dealer would of included it in the 80K / 8 year service. I don't think you can have the 80K service without it, or ideally should not have the book stamped as its mis representation imo for a future owner. Local garages may not be aware of when its due to be fair.

Remember the intervals are 20K / 2 years with the 'intermediate visit' (if Citroen does this Peugeot does or used to) , the inter visit is a lights / level / tyres check though nothing more really.

Company would (if I was still there) charge 79.99 for the belt fitted (fixed price for 8v TU engines). Budget another say 50 for the pump (inc coolant) and say 20 or 30 for the tensioner. Obviously you can do it yourself it is very easy or a local garage can do it cheaply anyway.

EDIT... Fixed typo excess

davo77 · Post by **davo77** » 28 May 2011, 08:03

Well i went to view car questioned seller part history lady owner immaculate apart from a bit of laquer on front bumper pealing, no leaks or sign of head gasket probs slight concern with a long brake pedal but it stops well. Also in wicked red to match the C5

thanks all

spider · Post by **spider** » 28 May 2011, 10:12

Sounds good. I mean to mention the HG.

Look at the timing belt end of the engine at the front there's a kind of 'shelf' where the block protrudes out a bit (only a few mm) oil on here is a sign of head gasket failure, but not always as it can run down.