On Dec 6, 8:30*pm, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:
dennis@home wrote:

"thirty-six" wrote in message
...

Cambelt(s) should be checked as a
matter of course (unless one is to adopt automatic replacement at 8
years/100,000miles)

There are a lot of cars out there that require cam belt replacement at
60,000 or even 40.000 miles so every 100,000 isn't a good idea.

Most belts do 60-80k

I've not seen one snap at 40k, but had two (both vauxhall) go at the
sort of 70k mark.

Yes, Vauxhall have had engine assembly problems.