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[jonathanh]

regarding changing pulleys on backing plates.   I seem to remember someone here had all sorts of problems when they did this.  If i remember correctly there was something about one of the backing spacers not being the right thickness, either it took the idler out of line and rubbed into the belt or it was too thin and the idler locked to the backing plate.  Either way if I were swapping pulleys and idlers between backing plates I would be very careful about making sure the spacers were the same and the idlers run smooth

good luck

[TestOmega]

I've also just realised that as your car is a 2001 model that you wont have this problem. The car I'm having the problem with now is a '98, but I also have a '99 which is ok. So, a 2001 model will not be a problem in the lower idler area and will have an 01 casting. 

I just bought the following from a gentleman in UK for shipping to me and a note in his clarification to me when I asked what was printed on the cast,

"EB, it was on my 1994 model though i believe the pulleys were modified and this is the modified one Thanks"

The actual description is in this eBay listing that I bought from,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320552080800

He had just installed and taken it after 300 miles after his gaskets blew so it was listed as near new.

Any comments appreciated in case I bought the wrong piece.

Regards.

I really, really wouldn't use a secondhand cambelt kit. How do you know he's telling the truth, it could be 10 years old.

Elite Pete thanks.

I actually have all 3 brand new pulleys (Flennor) and a genuine GM timing belt.  The reason I was trying to buy this was in case I would not be able to renew pulleys on my original bracket once I open things up.  The pulleys I got are marked Flennor.  Are these OK or I should use Gates only?

By the way I am a little trusting type and so far I have been very lucky on eBay except for couple of crooks.

Regards and your time advice appreciated.

[I_want_an_Omega]

Job done  & she has just started on the 1st turn of the key 

Comments about spacer thickness most welcome 

There is no way in which I would put an used kit anywhere near my car. Personally, I would put it down to experience and buy the correct kit to match your engine number. It  only  cost you 20 pounds or so but could cost your engine. Where  you live that could totallu write the car off - IMHO.


Have you got a locking kit? ESSENTIAL

Got to get my vacuum pipes sorted now - but might watch a bit of footy first  8-)

[TestOmega]

Yup I got the official locking kit brand new complete with all parts.

So I assume you used the existing spacers and new pulleys on your existing bracket.  If you came across issues or McGivered anything appreciate a note or two.

What a football game and what tragedy for the denied brilliant goal Eh!

Cheers.

[I_want_an_Omega]

All went according to plan ..........

Worth getting the OOF Cambelt DVD also.

2nd half started now 

[TestOmega]

All went according to plan ..........

Worth getting the OOF Cambelt DVD also.

2nd half started now 

I tried to buy the DVD and willing to pay appropriate shipping but the webmaster did not reply.  If you can help it would be great.

If you don't need your DVD and willing to sell and ship to me I can pay with Paypal.

Regards and good luck England even though in any soccer games I watch, I want the hungrier team to win!

[I_want_an_Omega]

You should be able to buy it using paypal with no problem.

Try again, & if that fails then PM The Boy