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[GEORIGG]

Any advice welcomed on a good supplier/manufacturer of a cam belt kit for my 2.5CDX.

The following kit is one of a few being marketed on Ebay,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190805516361?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3276wt_1255

Would appreciate any comments or recommendations on where else to buy, or particular make/names of kits.

I see there are some posts about changing the water pump at the same time......same question, supplier/recommended manufacturer or seller of cam belt kit plus waterpump.

Ta much
George

[zirk]

Cheaper here - choose your flavor

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/VAUXHALL/OMEGA/2.5/1998/__/54/engine/belts-tensioners/timing-belt-kits/

[Entwood]

Given the potential for a disaster if the belt or tensioners fail ... I'd stick to known, reputable suppliers like Gates or similar ... just IMHO ...

[YZ250]

Given the potential for a disaster if the belt or tensioners fail ... I'd stick to known, reputable suppliers like Gates or similar ... just IMHO ...

The one in the first link is SKF. I thought they were a reputable brand. 

[VXL V6]

SKF Cambelt and Auxbelt kit are very good quality. Both of my V6's are running the kits. 

[henryd]

Given the potential for a disaster if the belt or tensioners fail ... I'd stick to known, reputable suppliers like Gates or similar ... just IMHO ...

The one in the first link is SKF. I thought they were a reputable brand. 

They are,some of the most comprehensive kits I've come across,every bolt included and a good instruction sheet as well.

[flyer 0712]

Too many unbranded kits these days and not a lot cheaper than  genuine or well known makes.....considering the damage that could occur for the sake of saving a few quid.....Surely must be false economy,,,,,as the member said previously......buy well know makes...that have been tried and tested..imo.

[VXL V6]

SKF are the OEM supplier of tensioners and idler rollers for the genuine GM kits.

[biggriffin]

Skf kit every time.

[dbug]

OEM suppliers are Gates, Contitech and SKF - personally I've tended to use Contitech (choice purely on best price), and have had no issues on three V6s, two of which each had 2 kits fitted on mileage.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yes, SKF, Gates or Contitech are all trusted and known good suppliers (they also supply Vx).

Just chose the best priced one of the above.

[TheBoy]

Only be wary of tat sold on egay. There are an awful lot of fake items for sale on there, and equally as many items that are purposely mis-sold by the ever increasing number of scumbags on that site.