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[Webby the Bear]

As above I am learning all I can about timing belts. As you may know I did my first one couple weeks back but sadly we don't get many in so I'm unsure as to when my next one will be 

However, I've looked at many procedures for sohc and DOHC belts and they're all much of a muchness now I know the basics and fundamentals.

So. What's the hardest timing belt you've done and why? Obviously omega would be up there if the handy dvd from oof  unavailable.

[kevinp58]

Think you'll find the 2.5 V6 rover 75 is a barsteward to do as it has 3 of the blighters

[henryd]

Think you'll find the 2.5 V6 rover 75 is a barsteward to do as it has 3 of the blighters

Yep the Kv6 isn't the best to do but not so bad with correct timing kit,later Vag diesels aren't that great either especially the transverse ones,bastard engine mount bracket does not want to leave

[omegod]

I believe the fiat coupe was a bit of a pig

[henryd]

I believe the fiat coupe was a bit of a pig

2.0 16v/ turbo is easy,20v turbo is engine out job.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

If you include chains, the Audi Sx and RSx engines are particularly tricky. Yet also absolute works of art.

[chrisgixer]

Anything front wheel drive I'd guess. Especially shitron belingo (?) van. Zero access as the drivers wing is half an inch away from the puley and tensioner.

French shart!

[Bigron]

If I am allowed to mention motorbikes, the cammy-engined Sunbeam S8 from my all-too-distant past was an absolute dream to do........

Ron.
xxx

[kevinp58]

Anything front wheel drive I'd guess. Especially shitron belingo (?) van. Zero access as the drivers wing is half an inch away from the puley and tensioner.

French shart!

Yup but same engine is in my LDV pilot and a piece of pish to do as it is located correctly inline and not incorrectly transversely 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Bigger Audi diesels were a pain as the belts were close to the bilk head, even worse when fitted into Volvos.

If its chains think 2.0 diesel BMW ....engine out job and even then its shit.

[serek]

Think you'll find the 2.5 V6 rover 75 is a barsteward to do as it has 3 of the blighters

done few of them so far and must say replacing timing belts is not bad job at all , just get to them that's other story

[Andy H]

IIRC SAAB used to use an evolution of the Triumph Dolomite twin cam engine. The tricky bit was that they mounted it back to front with the timing chain facing the bulkhead.

[kevinp58]

Think you'll find the 2.5 V6 rover 75 is a barsteward to do as it has 3 of the blighters

done few of them so far and must say replacing timing belts is not bad job at all , 

[kevinp58]

Think you'll find the 2.5 V6 rover 75 is a barsteward to do as it has 3 of the blighters

done few of them so far and must say replacing timing belts is not bad job at all , just get to them that's other story

 

[deviator]

I've been told about...
Bigger Audi's requiring the front end stripping, I mean radiators, bumper, lights - to access the belt.
Some 1 Series BMW are chain at the rear, so engine out
Renault clit 197? Engine out

The worst one for me was the 1.7TD Vauxhall engine (just post full Izuzu), dial gauge on the cam - that wasn't a PITA, no not at all.