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  1. 09-10-2007 #1
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    Default Timing belt change intervals

    All timing belts should be changed every four years or 36,000 miles whichever comes sooner. These intervals have been revised by the belt manufacturers.

    Whatever else is being quoted is either outdated or incorrect.

    At the same time belt tensioners and where applicable the variators should be changed. This is particular of importance as quite a number of belts were snapping with the old intervals and none of the engines in Stilos are safe.
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    Question Re: Timing belt change intervals

    Quote Originally Posted by Darth Vader View Post
    All timing belts should be changed every four years or 36,000 miles whichever comes sooner. These intervals have been revised by the belt manufacturers.

    Whatever else is being quoted is either outdated or incorrect.

    At the same time belt tensioners and where applicable the variators should be changed. This is particular of importance as quite a number of belts were snapping with the old intervals and none of the engines in Stilos are safe.
    I thought the 1.4 16 valve petrol engine was interference-free and that no valve damage could occur if the timing belt snapped. Is this not so?
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    Default Re: Timing belt change intervals

    You thought wrong mate it's near enough the same engine as the 1.2.
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    All the stilo engines are interference they are super fire engines..its the 8v ones that are NONE interference ..
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    Default Re: Timing belt change intervals

    So, if the belt went in a Jtd (115Kw 8v) P, then it would be "ok", compared with if it was the 150bhp (mJtd 16v) model?
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    According to the gospel of PNL yes
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    Quote Originally Posted by crosshairs View Post
    So, if the belt went in a Jtd (115Kw 8v) P, then it would be "ok", compared with if it was the 150bhp (mJtd 16v) model?
    I was referring to 8v petrol Rob..both JTD engines are interference engines..sorry I should have made that clear..8v fire only applies to petrol's..cento's early punto's 1.2 and the panda I have..if it goes on these engines its no you just time up the engine on the crank and cam ..fit a belt and drive away.. fire means Fully Intergrated and Robotised Engine..

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    I was referring to 8v petrol Rob..both JTD engines are interference engines..sorry I should have made that clear..8v fire only applies to petrol's..cento's early punto's 1.2 and the panda I have..if it goes on these engines its no you just time up the engine on the crank and cam ..fit a belt and drive away.. fire means Fully Intergrated and Robotised Engine..

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    Question Re: Timing belt change intervals

    Quote Originally Posted by Darth Vader View Post
    All timing belts should be changed every four years or 36,000 miles whichever comes sooner. These intervals have been revised by the belt manufacturers.

    Whatever else is being quoted is either outdated or incorrect.

    At the same time belt tensioners and where applicable the variators should be changed. This is particular of importance as quite a number of belts were snapping with the old intervals and none of the engines in Stilos are safe.
    All I can find on the web is a recommendation to inspect the belt at 36000 miles and change it if it looks worn or damaged. Otherwise leave it until 72000 miles before changing it. The Gates website doesn't list Fiat in its search facility for belt recommendations. I don't know what Dayco says.
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    Default Re: Timing belt change intervals

    Quote Originally Posted by stilo95hp View Post
    All I can find on the web is a recommendation to inspect the belt at 36000 miles and change it if it looks worn or damaged. Otherwise leave it until 72000 miles before changing it. The Gates website doesn't list Fiat in its search facility for belt recommendations. I don't know what Dayco says.
    Nope you just living on borrowed time if you dont change the belt ..its an expensive job to get done but engine replacement is a damn sight more expensive..

    Warning !!! change that cam belt
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