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Thanks everyone for the help, it's now booked in to get belt, tensioners, water pump and alternator belt done next wk.

Hi Gareth, took your advice and just had this done at my local reputable garage (water pump too) had full service done at the same time so gives me peace of mind. Also my clutch is biting really high and seemed to be slipping under hard acceleration in 3rd gear, does this suggest a new clutch is required. Drives fine under normal use.

Hello Nigel, I too would be concerned with the cracks, and would certainly follow sound advice and get it renewed along with the additional components mentioned. Kind regards, Gareth.

just done mine.front end has to be moved forward.what mechanics call service mode.thats where the cost lies.to make it easier to get to the cambelt.have the auxillary belt and idlers done while they are in there.as they are both side by side.and like steve has said have the water pump replaced for sure.here is mine(ignore the info of the thermostat if you dont need to change yours).

Hi if you do the sums it should be on its third belt by rule of 80k or 5years, you can't tell by looking at it and Dayco is aftermarket premium the OE is INA, but from my analysis of the photos it doesn't look that new therefore from a personal perspective I would change it absent any documentation to prove otherwise, when you consider the alternative of the repair bill if it lets go a replacement is a lot cheaper. Steve.

Hi the problem ive got is the seller who assured me the gearbox would fit isnt replying to my messages. Ive had to go through paypal on ebay who say i have to arrange delivery and pay for it before i get my refund. Annoying really. Good idea if the seller would of responded tho. Thanks.

Thanks Mark, Since this is the first time you have had to add ( probably about 1 litre) in 13.5 K miles from new, then I would say there is nothing abnormal about that. You will probably find that this consumption decreases at the next oil change. Of course if you find it needs more frequent topping up, then you will need that investigated at that time. It is clear from what you say, that the car is indeed on a Longlife service schedule which normally means around 18k or 18 months - whichever comes first - between services. Kind regards, Gareth.