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Cam belt changte...
« on: 10 April 2008, 22:00:21 »
Hi all,

I started my cam belt change today. Fitted the new belt as per the DVD (using the locking kit) with the white lines correctly matching.  

I was at the 2nd iteration (TDC) and had to very slightly advance the upper idle tensioner to correct  the timing at (1-2). While I was advancing with the 30mm spanner, tthe upper idle tensioner became loose. I guess I didn't tighten the middle black torx screw enough to hold the tension.

How do i proceed from here?


(A) Do I tighten the upper idle to 40NM with (1-2) matching the timing  kit marks and then re-do the tensioner. and continue as per the DVD.

(B) Do Above (A) then start all over again with loosening both idlers and re-setting the upper idle to 12 O'clock and the lower idle to 3 O'clock and and continue as per the DVD.

Seeking your expert guidance...





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Re: Cam belt changte...
« Reply #1 on: 11 April 2008, 00:29:36 »
i would nip it up and start to time it again or if your not that confident start all over again ! :y
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Re: Cam belt changte...
« Reply #2 on: 11 April 2008, 10:01:42 »
As long as nothing has slipped a tooth you don't need to restart it. Adjust the idler mounting bolt so there's just a little resistance to turning, adjust with the 30mm spanner until cams 1 and 2 are aligned, then nip up the mounting bolt while holding it in place with the spanner.

As long as all 4 cams come back to align with the marks after removing the locking tools and turning the crank over 2 turns it's fine.

Then, double check that you've torqued the mounting bolts for all both idlers and the tensioner is correctly set and tightened and you're away.

Kevin
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Re: Cam belt changte...
« Reply #3 on: 11 April 2008, 14:11:26 »
Yup, I agree with both above :).
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Re: Cam belt change...
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2008, 23:03:06 »
Many thanks and appreciate all the valuable feedback.

I have completed both the oil cooler and the Cam belt change successfully   :)

Went for a short drive and the ride was "Silky smooth"

The engine is so quite and is Hummmmmmmmmmming like a brand new car.  :)

Cheers.
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Re: Cam belt changte...
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2008, 23:07:02 »
did mine on weds. same result,couldnt over emphasise how useful the dvd is. :y
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« Reply #6 on: 13 April 2008, 09:37:41 »
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did mine on weds. same result,couldnt over emphasise how useful the dvd is. :y
And available from the OOF shop - http://shop.omegaowners.com :y
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Re: Cam belt changte...
« Reply #7 on: 13 April 2008, 11:23:33 »
Glad to hear you got it all changed and up and running, kind of get a good feeling when it roars into life the first time a :y
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