c2dmw did pass the time by typing:
> "DougW" wrote ...
>> c2dmw did pass the time by typing:

>>> Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is this
>>> extra?
>>
>> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
> No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
> will probably be an extra few shillings :(

Ok.. I'm confused. The US 4.7 uses a chain to drive the overhead cams.
It uses a belt to drive the alternator/AC Compressor/PS Pump/Fan.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Cammer/4_7_v8.html

Unless they changed something on UK sold Jeeps.

--
DougW

 

c2dmw did pass the time by typing:
> "DougW" wrote ...
>> c2dmw did pass the time by typing:

>>> Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is this
>>> extra?
>>
>> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
> No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
> will probably be an extra few shillings :(

Ok.. I'm confused. The US 4.7 uses a chain to drive the overhead cams.
It uses a belt to drive the alternator/AC Compressor/PS Pump/Fan.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Cammer/4_7_v8.html

Unless they changed something on UK sold Jeeps.

--
DougW

 

c2dmw did pass the time by typing:
> "DougW" wrote ...
>> c2dmw did pass the time by typing:

>>> Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is this
>>> extra?
>>
>> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
> No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
> will probably be an extra few shillings :(

Ok.. I'm confused. The US 4.7 uses a chain to drive the overhead cams.
It uses a belt to drive the alternator/AC Compressor/PS Pump/Fan.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Cammer/4_7_v8.html

Unless they changed something on UK sold Jeeps.

--
DougW

 

It's a chain like Doug wrote. Read the link from the page Doug
provided: http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Cammer/4_7_v8.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

c2dmw^nospam^@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
> will probably be an extra few shillings :(

 

It's a chain like Doug wrote. Read the link from the page Doug
provided: http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Cammer/4_7_v8.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

c2dmw^nospam^@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
> will probably be an extra few shillings :(

 

It's a chain like Doug wrote. Read the link from the page Doug
provided: http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Cammer/4_7_v8.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

c2dmw^nospam^@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
> will probably be an extra few shillings :(

 

In message <3fc6286a$0$25668$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com>,
"<c2dmw^nospam^@hotmail.com>" wrote:

>> > Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is
>this
>> > extra?
>>
>> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
>No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
>will probably be an extra few shillings :(
>

Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra quid for somebody who knows the
difference.

 

In message <3fc6286a$0$25668$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com>,
"<c2dmw^nospam^@hotmail.com>" wrote:

>> > Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is
>this
>> > extra?
>>
>> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
>No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
>will probably be an extra few shillings :(
>

Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra quid for somebody who knows the
difference.

 

In message <3fc6286a$0$25668$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com>,
"<c2dmw^nospam^@hotmail.com>" wrote:

>> > Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is
>this
>> > extra?
>>
>> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
>No it's a belt and is showing signs of wear. So if it's not included that
>will probably be an extra few shillings :(
>

Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra quid for somebody who knows the
difference.

 

Hey hey hey, go easy on the dealer techs. You don't hesitate to bring us
the things that you can't figure out, but you wanna crap on us when it's
time to get some maintenance done. Can't have it both ways, Doug.


Jerry



"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:F_oxb.15927$Gj2.2386@okepread01...
> c2dmw did pass the time by typing:
> > Hi
>
> > I have just purchased my girlfriend a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7
Limited
> > and looking for a 'cost effective' company to perform a 60,000 mile
service.
> > I am based in Hertfordshire and willing to travel a reasonable distance
if
> > the saving is to my benefit.
>
> You should get the FSM (Field Service Manual). It isn't cheep, but it
will
> cover all the maintenance and repair procedures for the Jeep.
>
> Most of that "60,000 mile service" is dedicated to generating revenue for
> the dealers mechanics.
>
> While I'm not familiar with the 4.7, for the most part service amounts
> to changing the fluids, air filter, and relieving the customers wallet
> of all that excess weight.
>
> > Also does anyone know if the cambelt is changed on a 60K service or is
this
> > extra?
>
> It's a chain and will probably outlast the vehicle.
>
> Here is a site you will find useful.
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/engine.htm
>
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>
>