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MG MGF Technical - Cam belt

Having recently purchased a 1998 MGF with 67k on the clock, I was wondering if it is due for a change of cam belt - the manual states change at 96k but other people have told me it must be done at 60k
I have checked with the previous owner who tells me the work has not yet been carried out - so is it advisable as a matter of urgency?
Cheers
John
John

John

Yes you should change the cambelt if that is mileage on your clock and not kilometres. It should be changed at 60 000 miles so all I can think is that the manual is stating 96 000 kilometres. Is your car an import?

Neil
Neil

'Or at 5 Years, whichever comes First'.
The belt is rubber and deteriorates with age regardless of mileage.
You need it changed, like yesterday !!
Geoff F.
G. Farthing

John

As per Neil, cambelts are miles and/or age, whichever comes first. The intervals have changed slightly over the model life. See Tony's excellent site for loads of F tips and especially the 'maintenance Check Sheets' section.

http://www.apttony.co.uk/



btw Welcome to F ownership.
John Ponting

Thanks to all for your advice - you have confirmed what I feared !
Any idea on approx price I should pay?
Rgds
John
John

probably worth having the full service while you are about it.

Just as a guide, Brown & Gammons still quote these prices on their site:





MGF / MG TF Servicing
1.8 VVC
12 months or 12,000 miles £146.00 £146.00
24 months or 24,000 miles £179.00 £179.00
36 months or 36,000 miles £196.00 £196.00
48 months or 48,000 miles £218.00 £218.00
60 months or 60,000 miles £508.00 £527.00
72 months or 72,000 miles £146.00 £146.00

The prices quoted include VAT.
John Ponting

Yeah change it ASAP
and the cam belt tensioner at the same time
Neil

THANKS ALL
I HAVE JUST BOOKED THE MGF INTO MY LOCAL GARAGE, THEY RECKON THE COST ABOUT £200
RE-CHECKED THE SERVICE BOOK AND IT DEFINATELY SAYS CHANGE AT 96K WHICH SEEMS STRANGE??!!

MERRY XMAS TO ALL
JOHN
John Bowler

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