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[dbr]

Just been reading a previous posting on cam belts from eb@y. I always use a motor factor for gates or conti and have never had a problem with either. My question is, since our Omega now only does about 1000mls pa should I get the whole kit inc water pump or belt only? 1997 2.5 petrol.

[flyer 0712]

Dont they now recommend changing,,,,cam belt and tensioners and water pump all at the same time these days........seems to me to be a worth while thing to do for peace of mind ,especially if you intend to keep the car....better safe than sorry as they say..

[Nick W]

The V6 waterpump is not driven by the cambelt, so there is no need to change it as part of a cambelt change.


The 4 cylinder pump is driven by the cambelt, and so must be replaced.


In all cases you replace the tensioners, which is why you buy a cambelt kit.

[dbr]

OK so no water pump, but tensioners etc after 5k?

[Nick W]

OK so no water pump, but tensioners etc after 5k?

It's the tensioners that tend to fail, not the belt. As they normally give no warning, and a visual inspection requires removing the belt and doesn't tell you very much, replacement is the correct procedure.

But, at only 5k miles, I wouldn't be too worried about changing it yet if it were my car.

[dbr]

OK so no water pump, but tensioners etc after 5k?

It's the tensioners that tend to fail, not the belt. As they normally give no warning, and a visual inspection requires removing the belt and doesn't tell you very much, replacement is the correct procedure.

But, at only 5k miles, I wouldn't be too worried about changing it yet if it were my car.

[05omegav6]

Mileage interval really relates to the pulleys... These should be viable for the suggested 40K miles.

Time interval relates to the degradation of the belt, this gives the accepted interval of every four years.