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[psychnurse]

Still unable to change cam belt as do not have size wrench to even remove aux belt!!

So have removed iacv and doing breathers and throttle valve ect. Cant even do the cam cover gasket as still bleedin waiting for the parts!!

So... if I do breather ect... will they need to be done again (in next few days) when I (hopfully) do the cam cover gasket??

First ever job under a bonnet!!! And... throughly enjoying myslef!!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Still unable to change cam belt as do not have size wrench to even remove aux belt!!
So have removed iacv and doing breathers and throttle valve ect. Cant even do the cam cover gasket as still bleedin waiting for the parts!!

So... if I do breather ect... will they need to be done again (in next few days) when I (hopfully) do the cam cover gasket??

First ever job under a bonnet!!! And... throughly enjoying myslef!!

You dont have a 15mm spanner?

[psychnurse]

Still unable to change cam belt as do not have size wrench to even remove aux belt!!
So have removed iacv and doing breathers and throttle valve ect. Cant even do the cam cover gasket as still bleedin waiting for the parts!!

So... if I do breather ect... will they need to be done again (in next few days) when I (hopfully) do the cam cover gasket??

First ever job under a bonnet!!! And... throughly enjoying myslef!!

You dont have a 15mm spanner?

I must be in the wrong area   Trying to follow haynes book, but find it very difficult to follow.

Where am I meant to be loosenig then??

 

[Marks DTM Calib]

The tensioner bolt in the centre of the pulley....to the right side of the engine (belt pases through 180deg round it).

[shyboy]

Whilst you're waiting do the most thorough job you can on the various parts of the breather system and ICV. It will be time very well spent.
And no, you won't have to do it again for some time. It fouls up through long periods between oil changes, (every 5000 miles max. is ideal, using Vx. oil), which can be bought on special offer with a Trade Club card. If you haven't got one, borrow, or join autobahnstormers.
Someone will post a link soon, I'm sure.
Good luck.

[psychnurse]

The tensioner bolt in the centre of the pulley....to the right side of the engine (belt pases through 180deg round it).

I was looking to the left!!  

Wast that the starter moter then?

Dont think I am safe to be doing it LOL  

[psychnurse]

Whilst you're waiting do the most thorough job you can on the various parts of the breather system and ICV. It will be time very well spent.
And no, you won't have to do it again for some time. It fouls up through long periods between oil changes, (every 5000 miles max. is ideal, using Vx. oil), which can be bought on special offer with a Trade Club card. If you haven't got one, borrow, or join autobahnstormers.
Someone will post a link soon, I'm sure.
Good luck.

Yeah they are pretty mucky.... not as bad I as would have though. Cam gasket just arrived so can do that too!! Just got to go to   dealers to get sealant (30 miles  ) Have applied for TC via another forum... 2 and a half weeks and still waiting....

[Markie]

Whilst you're waiting do the most thorough job you can on the various parts of the breather system and ICV. It will be time very well spent.
And no, you won't have to do it again for some time. It fouls up through long periods between oil changes, (every 5000 miles max. is ideal, using Vx. oil), which can be bought on special offer with a Trade Club card. If you haven't got one, borrow, or join autobahnstormers.
Someone will post a link soon, I'm sure.
Good luck.

Yeah they are pretty mucky.... not as bad I as would have though. Cam gasket just arrived so can do that too!! Just got to go to   dealers to get sealant (30 miles  ) Have applied for TC via another forum... 2 and a half weeks and still waiting....

Thats odd autobahnstormers are normally almost instant  :-/ was it them you used ?

[psychnurse]

Whilst you're waiting do the most thorough job you can on the various parts of the breather system and ICV. It will be time very well spent.
And no, you won't have to do it again for some time. It fouls up through long periods between oil changes, (every 5000 miles max. is ideal, using Vx. oil), which can be bought on special offer with a Trade Club card. If you haven't got one, borrow, or join autobahnstormers.
Someone will post a link soon, I'm sure.
Good luck.

Yeah they are pretty mucky.... not as bad I as would have though. Cam gasket just arrived so can do that too!! Just got to go to   dealers to get sealant (30 miles  ) Have applied for TC via another forum... 2 and a half weeks and still waiting....

Thats odd autobahnstormers are normally almost instant  :-/ was it them you used ?

No VODC (or whatever it is!) Have contacted them. said they sent it. Said they will send again after the weekend  

[ians]

The tensioner bolt in the centre of the pulley....to the right side of the engine (belt pases through 180deg round it).

I was looking to the left!!  

Wast that the starter moter then?

Dont think I am safe to be doing it LOL  

..not confusing it with the V6 are you?  The tensioner turns against a spring, so you are not actually undoing the bolt, just releasing the tension off the belt so you can slip it off.

One tip - make a sketch of the belt routing around the pulleys (or photo) -will help when you come to put it back on.

[psychnurse]

The tensioner bolt in the centre of the pulley....to the right side of the engine (belt pases through 180deg round it).

I was looking to the left!!  

Wast that the starter moter then?

Dont think I am safe to be doing it LOL  

..not confusing it with the V6 are you?  The tensioner turns against a spring, so you are not actually undoing the bolt, just releasing the tension off the belt so you can slip it off.

One tip - make a sketch of the belt routing around the pulleys (or photo) -will help when you come to put it back on.

  Nice one!!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Still unable to change cam belt as do not have size wrench to even remove aux belt!!

So have removed iacv and doing breathers and throttle valve ect. Cant even do the cam cover gasket as still bleedin waiting for the parts!!

So... if I do breather ect... will they need to be done again (in next few days) when I (hopfully) do the cam cover gasket??

First ever job under a bonnet!!! And... throughly enjoying myslef!!

You are giving it a go,can't say fairer than that .Well done mate.

[psychnurse]

Still unable to change cam belt as do not have size wrench to even remove aux belt!!

So have removed iacv and doing breathers and throttle valve ect. Cant even do the cam cover gasket as still bleedin waiting for the parts!!

So... if I do breather ect... will they need to be done again (in next few days) when I (hopfully) do the cam cover gasket??

First ever job under a bonnet!!! And... throughly enjoying myslef!!

You are giving it a go,can't say fairer than that .Well done mate.

Made a pigs ear of it though!!! missing bolts EML on   enjoyed it though.. which is good as same again 2mora!

[wozza]

Whilst you're waiting do the most thorough job you can on the various parts of the breather system and ICV. It will be time very well spent.
And no, you won't have to do it again for some time. It fouls up through long periods between oil changes, (every 5000 miles max. is ideal, using Vx. oil), which can be bought on special offer with a Trade Club card. If you haven't got one, borrow, or join autobahnstormers.
Someone will post a link soon, I'm sure.
Good luck.

Yeah they are pretty mucky.... not as bad I as would have though. Cam gasket just arrived so can do that too!! Just got to go to   dealers to get sealant (30 miles  ) Have applied for TC via another forum... 2 and a half weeks and still waiting....

Thats odd autobahnstormers are normally almost instant  :-/ was it them you used ?

No VODC (or whatever it is!) Have contacted them. said they sent it. Said they will send again after the weekend  

Im an area rep and moderator  on vodc and mark the guy who runs the club is away at billing for the weekend but is normally quick at sending members packs out..if ya pm me il give ya the trade club acct number...

cheers
warren