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Timing chain or belt?
« on: 10 February 2010, 21:16:46 »
I know this is a newbie question forgive me but that's what i am so here goes lol..... do omegas have a timing chain or a belt?
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2010, 21:17:53 »
Belt driven. :y The petrol ones anyway!
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2010, 21:20:59 »
Is there any way to tell if it needs replaced i just bought the car and was told that the cam belt was changed 10,000 miles ago but i've no proof of that, so is this the same thing as a timing belt?
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2010, 21:22:25 »
Yes, this is the timing belt that drives the cams...hence cam belt and timing belt are the same.

Key thing to change is the idlers and tensioner....not the belt as it is these that fail
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2010, 21:25:46 »
Ok thanks is that a big job? is it a handyman job or garage? and how much roughly would you think? don't worry i won't hold you to it lol.
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2010, 21:27:35 »
On a 2.5...sub 1.5 hours....
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2010, 21:27:49 »
Yes, the cam belt is the timing belt. If you have no physical proof of it being changed (is there a paper sticker on the front timing cover with the details of change on it?) then it comes down to how much bottle you have as to whether to leave it on trust or change it unfortunately :( Don't forget, it is also good policy to change the water pump at the same time as the belt. Replacement interval is 4 years or 40,000 miles whichever is sooner. Have a look through the 'Maintenance Guide' section (there are 10 pages or more so best look in the index first for 2.2 cambelt change (same as 2.0ltr) HTH :y
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2010, 21:29:13 »
DOH! must type faster LOL, and I forgot to mention the roller guide kit! :-[
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2010, 21:32:47 »
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Is there any way to tell if it needs replaced i just bought the car and was told that the cam belt was changed 10,000 miles ago but i've no proof of that, so is this the same thing as a timing belt?

Recognize that mig from Egay - bargain at that price, if in doubt change the cam belt kit :y
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2010, 21:33:15 »
Really embarrassed now, it's a 2.5 not a 2000! I must be in the 'change'  ;)
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #10 on: 10 February 2010, 21:33:43 »
Thanks guys just found the DVD you can buy on the subject so will probably have a go soon.
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« Reply #11 on: 10 February 2010, 21:35:35 »
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Is there any way to tell if it needs replaced i just bought the car and was told that the cam belt was changed 10,000 miles ago but i've no proof of that, so is this the same thing as a timing belt?

Recognize that mig from Egay - bargain at that price, if in doubt change the cam belt kit :y

Yeah and that's not what i paid for it lol
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #12 on: 10 February 2010, 21:36:26 »
go on do it you know you want to :)
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« Reply #13 on: 10 February 2010, 21:40:23 »
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go on do it you know you want to :)
No I don't! I want someone else to do it for me lol
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Re: Timing chain or belt?
« Reply #14 on: 10 February 2010, 21:41:39 »
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No I don't! I want someone else to do it for me lol

I think he meant reveal the price  ;)
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