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Old 18-04-11, 03:09 PM   #1
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Timing belts

Ok this one for debate..... my son has a Fiat 20 valve turbo.... the timing belt was changed 27,000 miles ago ..... but that was 6 years ago...would you be rushing to change the belts ?

Ok , now for the reason I ask.... I E mailed Gates regarding time limits on timing belts.... they replied the 6 years is the limit
Now we all trawl E bay for parts etc..... how many of us buy Rover genuine boxed timing belts ? Now bare in mind how long ago Rover closed .... arent those new boxed timing belts already out of time ?

Oh and in the reply from Gates they stated rubber belts deteriorate over time
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