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jacko

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head gasket
« on: 27 July 2017, 17:31:53 »
hi chaps.

is it a must to replace water pump thermostat and cam belt kit when having a head gasket replaced.

before you ask my cam belt was done a year ago and done 5 k. water pump replaced les than a month ago. and thermostat 2 years ago.

I no all this is coming of to do head but is it worth the extra cost for parts? thanks for your help  :y

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Re: head gasket
« Reply #1 on: 27 July 2017, 17:58:36 »
With those numbers, I wouldn't replace any of the cambelt/waterpump if I was repairing my car. As a paying job, I wouldn't refit a used cambelt.
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Re: head gasket
« Reply #2 on: 27 July 2017, 19:36:53 »
I'm with Nick,new belt but re use the rest :y
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