Navigation system & Cambelts change

[Martin D]

Hi,
It's been a long while since I lasted posted and I am going to be greedy by asking more than 1 question please.
1. Has anyone put a navigation system into their 75 dashboard ( not Tom Tom or Garmin)? If so may I have a peek and how much did it cost you ?
2. Has anyone recently had their cambelts changed and again how much did it cost you? I am looking for someone reliable and local to me in the Croydon area to do the job. I changed the cambelts well over 7 years ago( possibly 8 to 9 years ago). Ive not done the mileage since having them changed and I dont do more than 1500 to 2000 miles a year. I am reticent to change them because of the low mileage that I do. However I could come a cropper if I don't change them I guess.
Your views would be nuch appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Martin.

[Simondi]

Originally Posted by Martin D

Hi,
It's been a long while since I lasted posted and I am going to be greedy by asking more than 1 question please.
1. Has anyone put a navigation system into their 75 dashboard ( not Tom Tom or Garmin)? If so may I have a peek and how much did it cost you ?
.

Hi

I've just installed one of these

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Simondi

Hi

I've just installed one of these

They do look the bizz don't they

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by Simondi

Hi

I've just installed one of these

Thank you.

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by coolcat

They do look the bizz don't they

Indeed. I suppose it cost around £350, installed?

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by Martin D

... I dont do more than 1500 to 2000 miles a year. I am reticent to change them because of the low mileage that I do. However I could come a cropper if I don't change them I guess.

Your first statement is the logical one Martin, your second is based on irrational fear. Leave your belts alone would be my advice. They won't wear out when they're not doing any work, and I'd like to reassure you that I'm not pontificating but basing my recommendation to you on personal experience.

Last year I renewed the cambelt on our little Citroën. I did it according to the manufacturer's mileage interval for "severe" use which applies to this car. I ignored the time interval of 10 years. The car was 12 years old at the time.

The belt which I removed was perfect. There was no visual evidence of wear or impending failure. It was indistinguishable from a new one.

The MG Rover 6 year interval is simply based upon their customers' average annual mileage and the safe life of the belt: 90,000 divided by 15,000 p.a. = 6 years. There's no science involved at all!

If that doesn't convince you, nothing will!

Simon

[sworks]

I'm sorry Simon but I have to disagree, just because the belt on your Citroen looked in good condition doesn't mean it was Trust me, cam belts do break! I'd rather have the belts changed and know the jobs covered as well as it can be than take a chance on engine failure

[Radioguy]

Hi Martin,

The Navigation systems that you see are from us ! We have a couple of pre-owned right now , may interest you !
This is our website , in the clearance section or of course we have the new NAvall Star also !
www.75andzt.com

Cheers

[DMGRS]

If you can find a local garage willing to fit for you, we have a good deal on the KV6 Cambelt Kits at the moment:
https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...and-water-pump

Starting at £124.99 inc all belts and tensioners etc, or £154.99 inc waterpump.

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by sworks

I'm sorry Simon but I have to disagree, just because the belt on your Citroen looked in good condition doesn't mean it was Trust me, cam belts do break! I'd rather have the belts changed and know the jobs covered as well as it can be than take a chance on engine failure

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Thank you Simon and sworks for your comments. At the end of the day the choice is to replace or leave. Decisions decisions!