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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Bacon Butty Man on 15 February 2008, 21:33:43

Title: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 15 February 2008, 21:33:43

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Calibra-Vectra-Omega-V6-Timing-Cam-Belt-Kit_W0QQitemZ230220688683QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I am looking to buy this, i do not know anything about my car engine yet, is this the kit i need for my engine also is the make ok. I am a novice where care are concerned, i can do the basic ligh plugs, oil change etc but when its this involved, er i'll put the kettle on lads, lol,  ;D

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 February 2008, 21:44:47

Looks roughly right but might be worth giving them a call with your engine number handy just in case. Confirm it's a Gates kit as pictured too as this is a good quality kit.

Kevin

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 15 February 2008, 21:49:42

hi
would i need to give them any special engine code or just would 2.5 v6 cdx do
, thanx for your help

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2008, 21:52:32

Quote

hi
would i need to give them any special engine code or just would 2.5 v6 cdx do
, thanx for your help

engine number, as there are some variations to kit.

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 15 February 2008, 21:58:47

My engine code is X25XE so this corresponds to the ad, where can i get a cam locking tool from tho, that will be the biggest stumbling block

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 February 2008, 22:07:03

You'll need the actual engine number, because they changed the design during production of the engines.

Locking kits can be had from ebay and they are required to do a change properly.

You're looking for something like this although they can be had MUCH cheaper! (50-60 quid if you're lucky) or borrow one from a local member. http://www.toolmix.com/browse/product.asp?pid=61813&s52cnc=SHOPZILLA&s52r=SHOPZILLA

Kevin

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 February 2008, 22:09:13

Oh, and in addition you'll need a cranked 30mm ring spanner, an E20 torx socket for the crank pulley and a selection of other torx sockets and spanners.

Might be worth considering changing the aux belt and water pump, and doing a coolant change while you're at it.

Kevin

Title: Re: sourcing cam kit?? is this the kit i need
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 16 February 2008, 09:38:15

i have contacted the vendor, they needed my redg number and informed me that  this is the part i need.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330210307576&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

a guy i know says he can do it for £90 labour if i supply, he says he has the locking tool, so £180 all in, i think its worth that, what do you  think