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Timing belt renewal interval?

54 reg focus 1.8 tdci 100bhp, 65000 miles.
what mileage should the timing belt be replaced, i have been told 100,000 miles but my haynes manual states it should be done every 37000. thanks
Firestarter, March 2011
I'd go with the Ford recommendation.

ChicksFan, March 2011
ford recommends 100,000 miles or 10 years, but this depends how the car has been used and driven. if it has been well serviced. i would be changing the timing belt now.

belfast4, March 2011
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