Activa (XU10) cambelt change time sheet...

[9000se]

Hi All,

Looking to get the cambelt changed on the Activa soon, as I think although the miles is not loads, the time is about right (more than 4 years?).

Would anyone know what the factory time sheet states for changing this? I have never changed a cambelt before and potentially never will - just not something I am keen on in particular due to the market on the tooth etc...

Thanks!

[daviemck2006]

Probably is about 4 years and about 10000 miles to it. I think the tct says 6 years but cant be sure. It would be a good thing to change it if its a long term keeper. That will make her have most things done she should need for quite a while

[CitroJim]

As Davie says, swap it...

An Activa cambelt is a very easy job. One of the simplest... Eminently a straightforward DIY Job.

I'd say 2 hours tops... If that for a skilled mechanic.

Only small 'gotcha' is that the tensioner is a manually adjusted one and in theory you need a SEEM gauge but the old 90 degree 'twixt finger and thumb method of gauging tension works a treat.

When you do it, change the waterpump at the same time. You may regret not doing so...

[9000se]

Thanks both - I was quoted some very cheap prices for the Volvo's (very easy to change apparently), I will give the garage a call. Surely anyone who worked on XU's would be able to do them quite quickly considering what a common engine it is...I went through a phrase of getting only chain cam engined cars, but for some reason now all my cars (except for the hopefully soon to be sold Ford) are belts...