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Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« on: 07 July 2008, 19:37:43 »
Right... predicament! I have a day off tommorow  :) First in weeks. So.... do I attemt my first 'blind' cambelt change using only the haynes book oF lies..... or do I have a lazy day!???

Do I have to have a loch like the V6 for a 4 pot??

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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #1 on: 07 July 2008, 19:40:06 »
You still need to lock the top cams ;)
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« Reply #2 on: 07 July 2008, 19:41:34 »
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You still need to lock the top cams ;)


Cheerz mate  :y Can I g :yt away with a wedge??
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #3 on: 07 July 2008, 19:41:46 »
lazy day off unless its overdue....but one little job for you tomorrow...actually 2

Get the v6 cambelt DVD from OOF
Get the cam locking kit  :y
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #4 on: 07 July 2008, 19:42:44 »
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Right... predicament! I have a day off tommorow  :) First in weeks. So.... do I attemt my first 'blind' cambelt change using only the haynes book oF lies..... or do I have a lazy day!???

Do I have to have a loch like the V6 for a 4 pot??


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You still need to lock the top cams ;)


Looks like a day off and a few beevies then.   ;D ;D :y
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #5 on: 07 July 2008, 19:43:42 »
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lazy day off unless its overdue....but one little job for you tomorrow...actually 2

Get the v6 cambelt DVD from OOF
Get the cam locking kit  :y



201,000 with no history  :o Its the 4pot  :oDVD i need. Have not been able to source a copy over the past few weeks.  :-/
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #6 on: 07 July 2008, 19:44:30 »
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Right... predicament! I have a day off tommorow  :) First in weeks. So.... do I attemt my first 'blind' cambelt change using only the haynes book oF lies..... or do I have a lazy day!???

Do I have to have a loch like the V6 for a 4 pot??


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You still need to lock the top cams ;)


Looks like a day off and a few beevies then.   ;D ;D :y





If thats what you reccomend... Im happy to go with that Scruntie!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #7 on: 07 July 2008, 19:46:06 »
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lazy day off unless its overdue....but one little job for you tomorrow...actually 2

Get the v6 cambelt DVD from OOF
Get the cam locking kit  :y



201,000 with no history  :o Its the 4pot  :oDVD i need. Have not been able to source a copy over the past few weeks.  :-/

Ouch  ::) Needs done or left on the drive...Sorry  :-[ only read the V6 part of your profile.....if its 4 pot its easier....obviously
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #8 on: 07 July 2008, 19:47:23 »
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lazy day off unless its overdue....but one little job for you tomorrow...actually 2

Get the v6 cambelt DVD from OOF
Get the cam locking kit  :y



201,000 with no history  :o Its the 4pot  :oDVD i need. Have not been able to source a copy over the past few weeks.  :-/

Ouch  ::) Needs done or left on the drive...Sorry  :-[ only read the V6 part of your profile.....if its 4 pot its easier....obviously



Well I should do it.... dont know when I will have another day off over the next month!
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #9 on: 07 July 2008, 19:48:39 »
4 pot DVD available from Robin Hood unless he's sold out. It's very good.
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« Reply #10 on: 07 July 2008, 19:51:27 »
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4 pot DVD available from Robin Hood unless he's sold out. It's very good.


 :y I shall send a PM.
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #11 on: 07 July 2008, 19:52:18 »
Oops! Just seen another thread regarding this. Robin Hood's is the V6 one I think.
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Re: Cambelt change vs. Day off??
« Reply #12 on: 07 July 2008, 19:52:37 »
With your massive pay rise you could get a dealer to do it .Then go to the pub while you are waiting. :y :y :y :y
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« Reply #13 on: 07 July 2008, 19:54:53 »
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Oops! Just seen another thread regarding this. Robin Hood's is the V6 one I think.



OOOP.... Oh well. Robin hood has a pm off me anyway  ;D ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 07 July 2008, 19:56:10 »
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With your massive pay rise you could get a dealer to do it .Then go to the pub while you are waiting. :y :y :y :y



i could!!!! Thats a fine idea  :y Just quite fancy getting stuck it...... dont know why..... the thought I may enjoy it.... even with the blue language and stress  ;D ;D ;D
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