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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Arpy on 13 July 2008, 21:10:21

Title: cam belt change
Post by: Arpy on 13 July 2008, 21:10:21

would like to change  cam belt on my 2.2 now I believe according to top of site the news says there is a dvd but went to shop and its not listed ????
what am I doing wrong

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2008, 21:46:48

We are having propblems getting it into the shop.  See sticky at to of General Chat area.

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: alexandjen on 13 July 2008, 21:56:11

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We are having problems getting it into the shop.  See sticky at to of General Chat area.

What problems?

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2008, 22:06:56

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We are having problems getting it into the shop.  See sticky at to of General Chat area.

What problems?

non technical problems  :-X

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: Arpy on 17 July 2008, 11:15:02

Struggling to get help on DVD I did want to try a do it this weekend is there anybody out there to help me I have ordered the cambelt kit from local vaux dealer (£85 +vat) raring to go.

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 July 2008, 11:20:34

Get a water pump to......try your local factors for a QH one (cheaper than Vx on trade club and as good a quality)

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: Arpy on 17 July 2008, 11:28:32

will I need the DVD just wondering how big a job this is going to be
do you mean the actual pump itself does this go as well!!
How much roughly?
I usually do most of my own car work

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: jimmas on 17 July 2008, 11:54:17

It,s actually not a bad job to do just take your time and be methodical in what you do, allow a morning for labour time, yes you need to replace pump at the same time as they do fail, cost circa 30-35 pounds, and replace anti freeze at the same time as you will loose it when pump removed.

ps you will need a cam locking tool before you start to lock both cams from moving.

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: Arpy on 17 July 2008, 12:08:21

just been on to vaux dealer they quoted 53+vat for pump
now local dealers quoted 18+vat (motorquip)
another said 18+vat same quality as QH now if I cahnge every 40K do I need to put genuine one in ?

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 July 2008, 12:09:50

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just been on to vaux dealer they quoted 53+vat for pump
now local dealers quoted 18+vat (motorquip)
another said 18+vat same quality as QH now if I cahnge every 40K do I need to put genuine one in ?

No, motoquip and QH are good for 40K+  miles.

It is an easy job as its easy to get the belt cover off and access is a  doddle!

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: Arpy on 17 July 2008, 17:52:07

do you think I need the DVD cos it seems to be difficult getting hold of copy if weather nice I may attempt this weekend

Title: Re:  cam belt change
Post by: ians on 17 July 2008, 23:51:07

I think with a Haynes manual you should be ok - its pretty straightforward on the 4 pot.   Make sure to do the water pump at the same time.