is there a way of telling if the cambelt has bin changed other than looking in service history, because the dealer didn't know, not bothered if i have to put new one on but dont really wona if the one thats on is ok?
matt
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| Author: | Mattyboy Esq [ Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:52 pm ] |
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| is there a way of telling if the cambelt has bin changed other than looking in service history, because the dealer didn't know, not bothered if i have to put new one on but dont really wona if the one thats on is ok?
matt |
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| Author: | Mouse [ Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:16 am ] |
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take the top cover off from the timing belt cover if that made sence and look to c if theres any writing on the belt turn the engine over to c the rest ov the belt as well the more see through the lettering the older the belt but personaly id change it so u know when it was changed coz u never know with some garages |
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| Author: | Mattyboy Esq [ Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:27 pm ] |
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cheers, i think im best off changing it just so i know. |
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| Author: | jdfiesta [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:51 pm ] |
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| Author: | Mattyboy Esq [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:57 pm ] |
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:12 pm ] |
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make sure u get the tensioner checked as well when having the cam belt changed as u might need the cam belt and tensioner changed believe me u don't want the tensioner to fail! |
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| Author: | Mattyboy Esq [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:35 pm ] |
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someone mentioned that to me as well. how much is one of those? if you know. |
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:47 pm ] |
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a cam belt pulley kit is around £80 or so, plus labour to fit it 
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| Author: | Mattyboy Esq [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:51 pm ] |
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cheers, are they easy to fit, would i be able to do it myself? without loosing a limb, finger or worse ruining the car? |
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:07 pm ] |
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there not easy to fit unless your a mechanic, if i was u get a professional mechanic to do it because if it isn't fitted properly the engine can get seriously damaged eg, bent valves meaning cylinder head has to come off then u would need a new head gasket etc  just get it done properly for peace of mined
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| Author: | Mattyboy Esq [ Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:09 pm ] |
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i think i will do. dont want to ruin the car in my first week. cheers. |
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| Author: | Op [ Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:17 am ] |
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i dont know if this applys to fez's. my old 205 collected swarf off the cambelt in the top of the belt cover, i took a it as a sign it needed changing, i never changed though and it broke, oops. |
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