I,ve a 2001 Ghia x 2 lt which has done 74k miles.Does the cam belt need
changing, and how much will it cost..Thank you

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> I,ve a 2001 Ghia x 2 lt which has done 74k miles.Does the cam belt need
> changing, and how much will it cost..Thank you
>

Depends if it's a mk3 or mk2??

Mk3 have chains so no it wont need changing
Mk2 if it's a black top engine is 10yrs or 100,000miles whichever comes
sooner.

Cost wise about 150-200pounds you want the full kit including tensioners
etc.(thats a ford price).

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peter.henriksen@btinternet.com says...

> I,ve a 2001 Ghia x 2 lt which has done 74k miles.Does the cam belt need
> changing, and how much will it cost..Thank you
> 

AFAIR it's 100,000 mile interval. 

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Thanks for the reply.I'm not sure if it's mk 2, or 3..Are their any
markings or ID plates to look for.

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> Thanks for the reply.I'm not sure if it's mk 2, or 3..Are their any
> markings or ID plates to look for.
> 

Yes. A completely different looking front end.


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I'ts a mk3..Thanks for your help.

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> peter.henriksen@btinternet.com says...
> > Thanks for the reply.I'm not sure if it's mk 2, or 3..Are their any
> > markings or ID plates to look for.
> > 
> Yes. A completely different looking front end.


back end, sides, interior, general styling, size etc :-)

Is the front "round" or "square".

If it's round, it's a Mk 2, so it has a cambelt, and I'd check with Ford to 
see what the current interval is.

If it's a Mk 3 ("new shape"), as someone else said, it's got a chain, so 
won't need replacing (or if it does, it normally gives some notice).

HTH

Pete. 

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> Thanks for the reply.I'm not sure if it's mk 2, or 3..Are their any
> markings or ID plates to look for.


It's the overall shape of the car.  Around 2001 they were still producing 
some of the old shape Mondeo (the Mk2) - is it that, or is it broadly 
similar to the latest ones being sold brand new now?

Peter