Hey guys,
I'm new to the site and just got my hands on a Gpx, and i love it to bits.
I'm a little curious on when the timing belt is needed to be replaced. Does anyone have an idea??
The car has around 189,000 k's on it.
Thanks, Sam.
FTO Timing Belt.
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ScrizZby
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
Should be changed either every 100,000 kms or every 5 years
If in doubt, change it for piece of mind
If in doubt, change it for piece of mind
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
WTTC Sam 
Cool, you now have a GPX, any mods, what year/colour? Post up some pics.
This same question was asked 3 days ago, the thread is in general discusions 9 threads under your one.....
http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26503
Cool, you now have a GPX, any mods, what year/colour? Post up some pics.
This same question was asked 3 days ago, the thread is in general discusions 9 threads under your one.....
http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26503
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
Thanks heaps guys.
Year Model: 1996
Colour: Black/Gold Wheels. (Im not huge fan of the gold myself
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Picked it up for $4700
Plans: (Nothing to insane as of yet)
- New Wheels.
- Full body respray.
- And just general tidying up of a bunch of small things. New steering wheel, etc
Year Model: 1996
Colour: Black/Gold Wheels. (Im not huge fan of the gold myself
)Picked it up for $4700
Plans: (Nothing to insane as of yet)
- New Wheels.
- Full body respray.
- And just general tidying up of a bunch of small things. New steering wheel, etc
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
Where abouts do you live
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
Location: Lake Cathie, 2445, NSWSahin wrote:Where abouts do you live
Thats right next to Port Macquarie
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
You son of a bitch! That's the one I was looking at
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
WTTC Sam .
It would be good to change it out as soon as you can just to be safe. It's not that far off 200'000K service any way.
Just remember to get the water pump, pulleys, belts and so on done as well.
.It would be good to change it out as soon as you can just to be safe. It's not that far off 200'000K service any way.
Just remember to get the water pump, pulleys, belts and so on done as well.
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Re: FTO Timing Belt.
My original water pump lasted just under 2 timing belts. Tensioners were fine after 200k (I reckon they could have gone another 50k) and all seals on mine are still original and no leaks.
Only leak I've had is spark plug tube seal leaks which is no bad!
Only leak I've had is spark plug tube seal leaks which is no bad!