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pauljmcnulty

pauljmcnulty

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Yep, it's just a belt! Lots of people here have DIYd it and will ba able to help more. Tensioning tools are available for about £100, or we have two free for Club members to borrow. You need to check the tension after 1000 miles, so borrow it twice! Also check rollers, oils seals and water pump. What model is the car? If 16V check tensioner and cam chain.
 
No reason why you cannot DIY, if you're reasonably competant. You will need to lock the flywheel and a retension tool (join PCGB and you can hire the tool from the club [;)]) - however, I read others who have not used the tensioner tool. The various pulley's and tensioners need checking, and some state changing the water-pump every 2nd belt change. If they all look ok, then there is no reason to change these items - some will argue otherwise. Belts need to be retensioned after 1K. Google Clarks garage for more info..
 
Its that time when my cam belt requires changing I been around a few garages who I believe is up to the job, but quiet a few of my friends who race cars and well into machanic's can't so why I can't do it my self. I have looked into it and it seems striaght forward, except for the tensioning tool. Do you realy need it and what else should you change while doing the cam belt.
Sorry yes this is the 16v engine I am a PCGB member (membership number 43174)
How do you go about loaning the tensioning tool from the club.
Thank you for your advice
 
That new picture looks better Paul [:D] To the OP Id say that much of the experience needed relates to rollers, tensioners and such. If youre replacing all rollers tensioners and the water pump then it is a straightforward job. See post #2 in this thread -clicky- for a complete list of everything that required. All you need then is a lend of the clubs tensioner... Simon
 
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