[hotwiseguy]

Hi guys my ford focus wagon 2002 model is due for timing belt replacement

and i think i also have to change my water pump?

where to buy the parts ? and

any shops to recommend and for how much?

[NikiterZTS]

well where are you located? cause i have a great mechanic in markham who changed my water pump and timing belt for $135 cash

belt is around $50
don't remember about the water pump

[Canadian ST]

NikiterZTS,Aug 29 2008, 08:16 AM Wrote:well where are you located? cause i have a great mechanic in markham who changed my water pump and timing belt for $135 cash

belt is around $50
don't remember about the water pump
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Wow thats a good deal for labour. How offtenn do you need to have the belt replaced? Is it years owned or km? My wifes car is a 01 se with 134'000km on it.

[NikiterZTS]

Canadian ST,Aug 29 2008, 09:24 AM Wrote:

NikiterZTS,Aug 29 2008, 08:16 AM Wrote:well where are you located? cause i have a great mechanic in markham who changed my water pump and timing belt for $135 cash

belt is around $50
don't remember about the water pump
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Wow thats a good deal for labour. How offtenn do you need to have the belt replaced? Is it years owned or km? My wifes car is a 01 se with 134'000km on it.
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i think its every 100k........maybe 200K lol s*** i don't remember which one

[paulicat]

I just got my belt replaced at NikiterZTS's mechanic. Spot on job, no problems whatsoever.
$135 flat. I didn't change my water pump though as I only have 94k...only changed belt for boost precaution.

[hardk0re]

Ford says change it @ 120K (miles)

[Canadian ST]

hardk0re,Aug 29 2008, 12:15 PM Wrote:Ford says change it @ 120K (miles)
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120'000miles =190'000km?
if so I still have 55'000km to go. I dont think my wife will put on that many km in the next 5 years, her new job is 5km each way...b#tch.

[paulicat]

Yea, I have been told the same number hardk0re quoted.

[Frost__2001]

Canadian ST,Aug 29 2008, 01:03 PM Wrote:

hardk0re,Aug 29 2008, 12:15 PM Wrote:Ford says change it @ 120K (miles)
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120'000miles =190'000km?
if so I still have 55'000km to go. I dont think my wife will put on that many km in the next 5 years, her new job is 5km each way...b#tch.
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120,000.0 miles is 200,000.0 Kms.

I just did mine at 223,000.0 kms. if anything you sould have it checked at the tune up milage stated in the owners manuel of 160,000.0 kms, and if it looks like it needs to be replaced then do it.

[hotwiseguy]

i live in markham too but i am only at 160k maybe when i reach 190 k i will replace

[NikiterZTS]

hotwiseguy,Aug 31 2008, 09:22 AM Wrote:i live in markham too but i am only at 160k maybe when i reach 190 k i will replace
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post a pic of your car......i might have seen it........

you ever behind that BasicFoods at Hw7/McCowan?

[ZX3_2NV]

Nik is a focus stalker

[NikiterZTS]

sadly yes........im a shame of myself :(

[hotwiseguy]

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show...5205_1_full.jpg


my ride yes nik i live around that area and i do frequent basic food in highway 7 and mc cowan, but my ride is really bone stock but i do try to keep it really clean.

[oldeguy]

I checked on Ford.ca under maintenance as to when to replace the timing belt. I read 200,000 kilometers. So.............does anyone know how to do it, and do you have the tools?

[NikiterZTS]

oldeguy,Sep 4 2008, 09:32 AM Wrote:I checked on Ford.ca under maintenance as to when to replace the timing belt. I read 200,000 kilometers. So.............does anyone know how to do it, and do you have the tools?
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i heard its a big PITA to do.....unless you have time and patience......i just don't have time

[reldridge]

oldeguy,Sep 4 2008, 10:32 AM Wrote:I checked on Ford.ca under maintenance as to when to replace the timing belt. I read 200,000 kilometers. So.............does anyone know how to do it, and do you have the tools?
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The issue is keeping the cams in line while doing it. You need to either buy or make a cam alignment tool.

It is something I have done in the past on other cars, but won't do on my Focus due to the lack of time that I have currently, and the need for a reliable car. I know it took the shop I go to about 3 hours, but that was waterpump and gasket too. They also did a whole whack of AC work on the car at the same time, while they were in the same area.

If you have the time, tools, and the Haynes manual, good luck! Pretty straight forward, just take your time and you should be ok. Figure about 6 hours for a first time, without any troubles (broken or seized bolts, broken stuff, etc.).

Ryan

[oldeguy]

I would think it's a matter of moving stuff. out of the way to get at the cover, then taking the belt off. Listen, I've gotten the alternator replacement down to a fine art, last time it took an hour from out to back in.

[reldridge]

oldeguy,Sep 4 2008, 02:21 PM Wrote:I would think it's a matter of moving stuff. out of the way to get at the cover, then taking the belt off. Listen, I've gotten the alternator replacement down to a fine art, last time it took an hour from out to back in.
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Then give the timing belt a go! Just make sure those cams don't move... :D

Ryan

[oldeguy]

reldridge,Sep 4 2008, 02:57 PM Wrote:

oldeguy,Sep 4 2008, 02:21 PM Wrote:I would think it's a matter of moving stuff. out of the way to get at the cover, then taking the belt off. Listen, I've gotten the alternator replacement down to a fine art, last time it took an hour from out to back in.
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Then give the timing belt a go! Just make sure those cams don't move... :D

Ryan
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I'll be talking to one of our Durham crew before I do the timing belt. He's done it.