cambelt repair

[pikey007]

how much will it cost to repair my ford focus automatic because the cambelt seems very loose not broken could it be the tensioner, would that stll be expensive?

[derekpara]

Are you sure you mean the cambelt and not the more visible drive belt ?

[pikey007]

the recovery bloke had a quick look he took off a cover on the left hand side and saw a belt that was very loose, he said it may be just the tentioner, me i have no clue,just wondering how much ford will sting me for? any rough idea of how much it may cost?

[TWR]

If the cam belt was loose, you would soon find out mate, it would slip the timing. T.W.R.

[tufty7]

If the man has said the tensioner is not doing its job and feels the cam belt is loose you should not drive it, get it towed into a garage and get it done, if it were to snap whilst being driven you would be looking at big money and possible serious engine damage ,

[derekpara]

If it is your cambelt then you can expect to pay around �200 to get it replaced, with the tensioners etc. Main dealer could be a lot more. Try a good general garage or an independent Ford specialist. But get it done soon or you will need a new engine.

Good luck

[blondebimbo]

My tensioner went on my automatic a couple of weeks ago, you cant buy the tensioner separate, it comes as a pack with the cambelt and costs 25 pounds, it quite easy to fit if you know someone who can do it as a garage will cost you a fortune