Cam-belt information please (urgent)

[trt]

I am looking at a petrol Kia Rio tomorrow with a view to buy which has done 54,000 miles, how many miles should the cam-belt be replaced? Thanks folks.

[kayakamina]

You may be better posting this in the Motoring section.

[trt]

I know kay, but more people look in chat than others. have put in there as well.

[DTCwordfan]

70 to 80k

[bednobs]

i would have said 70k too, but i have no idea why!

[welshlibranr]

My mechanic is really good, and he tells me that I should have cam belt after about 65-70K, so sounds about right!............

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"Kia recommends that the first timing belt replacement be done at 60,000 miles and 90,000 thereafter"

Source:
http://www.ehow.co.uk...ing-belt-kia-rio.html

Chris