xantia cambelt change and tensioner

dan_the_v8man · Post by **dan_the_v8man** » 05 Jan 2007, 15:13

im about to have the cambelt changed on my 94 1.9td xantia. does this require the tensioner being changed if it appears in good condition? the car has done 110k

cheers

Dan

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 05 Jan 2007, 16:40

Depends how often you change the belt. I like to change them every 35K so if the bearings feel and sound OK I don't change the tensioner. If you don't intend changing the belt for another 75 to 80K miles, it might be best to renew. Tensioner is around £40.

dan_the_v8man · Post by **dan_the_v8man** » 06 Jan 2007, 11:44

no id be looking to do it in another 35 to 40k nso i think i'll leave the tensioner this time