C5 HDI VTR - When to change Cambelt - Best place to buy kit?

Citroen Virgin · Unread post by **Citroen Virgin** » 22 Feb 2007, 10:54

Hi All

I am a Citroen virgin and am picking up my 53 plate C5 on Saturday.
It has 61k on the clock and I am guessing it will need a cambelt change quite soon.

Also, as with some other cars, is it wise to get anything else done at the same time eg. on my old Calibra you had to remove the cambelt to replace the water pump so it made sense to do both together.

Unread post by **RichardW** » 22 Feb 2007, 11:05

I'm pretty sure the C5 HDi is 100k / 10 years - the handbook will tell you when you get it, but you should have a while before it need concern you. Probably worth changing the water pump at the same time - some will tell you that it should have new tensioners as well, but unless you are going to do mega mileage I wouldn't bother as long as they are still free running and smooth - this is one part that PSA engineerd very well!

Welcome to the strange world of Citroen ownership...!

Unread post by **Sir Clive** » 22 Feb 2007, 12:51

Erm-not wishing to spoil anyones fun, but it's going to be confusing to have two 'Sir Clive' usernames on the forum, even if one has a space between the words and one doesn't! I think I was actually here first..........

Citroen Virgin · Unread post by **Citroen Virgin** » 22 Feb 2007, 12:58

And your point is..................................
Blame the moderator mate, not me.

i am just here for some help.

den169 · Unread post by **den169** » 22 Feb 2007, 16:42

My cambelt was done at 94k c5 sx estate 110bhp ,and i would get a complete kit not just a cambelt if a tensioner bearing goes its very expensive,My brother just had his done i think the cambelt kit was around £60 with bearings etc.Its a few hours job theres a lot of covers etc to take off to get to it.

Citroen Virgin · Unread post by **Citroen Virgin** » 22 Feb 2007, 16:44

Thanks for the replies guys.
Looks like I have a good few miles left yet before I worry about changing the cambelt then

I shall just enjoy the beast for now!!!!

Brian UK · Unread post by **Brian UK** » 22 Feb 2007, 17:14

I depends on the type of use. If you do lots of short journeys, then the change time is down to 72k.
The water pump should be carefully checked while you can see it.

Unread post by **alan s** » 22 Feb 2007, 22:39

SirClive wrote:And your point is..................................
Blame the moderator mate, not me.

i am just here for some help.

I've sent you a PM requesting you suggest a different user name so as to avoid confusion.
I've also explained how this situation is allowed to exist, mainly as a courtesy to members having log in problems and so as to avoid confusion not create it.
Your co-operation would be most appreciated.

Alan S

Administrator

Citroen Virgin · Unread post by **Citroen Virgin** » 23 Feb 2007, 09:29

General useage will be 50 mile round trip to work every day and then North London to South Wales once a week.

Total of 600 miles a week, 400 of which on motorway so guessing I should get it changed maybe around 90k...............

Unread post by **alan s** » 23 Feb 2007, 09:34

alan s wrote:
SirClive wrote:And your point is..................................
Blame the moderator mate, not me.

i am just here for some help.
I've sent you a PM requesting you suggest a different user name so as to avoid confusion.
I've also explained how this situation is allowed to exist, mainly as a courtesy to members having log in problems and so as to avoid confusion not create it.
Your co-operation would be most appreciated.

Alan S

Administrator

Sorted!!

As advised you're now "Citroen Virgin"

Thank you for your co-operation, most appreciated.

Alan S