K Series Cambelt Change

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K Series Cambelt Change

Post by rossybee » Tue May 03, 2016 2:48 pm

Quick one which has more than likely been asked many a time on here...

How often should this happen on an S1 111S?

Based on time, as mileage not really a factor in this instance.

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Re: K Series Cambelt Change

Post by rossybee » Tue May 03, 2016 3:01 pm

K Series VVC but you knew that!
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Re: K Series Cambelt Change

Post by mwmackenzie » Tue May 03, 2016 3:03 pm

Every 4 years mate :thumbsup
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Re: K Series Cambelt Change

Post by mwmackenzie » Tue May 03, 2016 3:10 pm

Every 4 years mate :thumbsup Initially was 6 but Lotus in their wisdom revised it and brought it down to 4
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Re: K Series Cambelt Change

Post by rossybee » Tue May 03, 2016 5:34 pm

Thanks Mark - what would be a realistic all-in price for say Craig M to do a cambelt replacement on such a beast?
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Re: K Series Cambelt Change

Post by campbell » Tue May 03, 2016 7:55 pm

Don't ask Mark, his cambelt change has had a bit of scope creep (!). Best to call CMC for an accurate figure?
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Post by rossybee » Tue May 03, 2016 9:06 pm

I'm speaking with Craig just now :)
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Re: K Series Cambelt Change

Post by mwmackenzie » Tue May 03, 2016 10:57 pm

hahahahaha...

Yeah mine ended up full C service and belts, brake discs and pads, water pump, belt tensioner, alternator, thermostat and housing, fit tyres, geo, handbrake cable, clutch, and a gearbox :oops: All good now though! :thumbsup
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