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[jonny66]

hello folks, im just wanting some good advice wether to take on doing the cambelt kit change myself or just take it to the garage, im a big believer that if you do it yourself you know its been done properly as long as your competent to do the job. so is it a big job?, the motors a 2.5 v6 manual. would i need a cam locking tool? many thanks, 

[bluey]

I'm intending to do mine very soon and this place is a superb source of info on the job.  Lots of info on here as well about the cam locking kits and even a DVD is available to take you through the task. 

[RobG]

Straightforward enough job, deffo need the locking kit. If you`re a tad unsure contact "Elite Pete" or "Darth loo knee" on here

[PhilRich]

I would definately recommend the OOF DVD for the V6 Cambelt change 
Even if you decide to get it done by someone else this time, you will definately be up for doing it yourself next time!

[Malcolm_D]

Did my 2.5 2 weeks ago after having Daz through to do my 2.6, if you are a confident DIYer then it is certainly a job you can do. Do not try it without a locking kit, it is essential! Suggest that you get a copy of the DVD from the forum shop - massive help. You will also need a decent set of torx sockets, a decent torque wrench and a cranked 30mm ring spanner along side the usual tools. Go for a VX kit, water pump and pink VX antifreeze if possible. Only trouble I had was getting one of the locking tools to slide between the cam sprockets. 

[CyNick]

Just make sure you do it properly, tighten everything, and then check again.. Mistakes are costly!!

I would recommend using someone from this site just to make sure!

I got mine fitted properly, but then paid a garage to replace oil seal on crank.. I forgot to check their work and now I've got a dead Mig!!   

[jonny66]

omg, thats a great response, cheers guys. im gonna do it myself then, as i want to learn more about the v6 engine, wheres the best place to get the locking kit from? and i`ll get this oof vid too, what a great forum!!! cheeeeerz!

[Andy B]

..... wheres the best place to get the locking kit from?  ......

depending on where you live, you may live close to another forum member & maybe able to borrow one.

if you fill in your profile at the side    

[I_want_an_Omega]

omg, thats a great response, cheers guys. im gonna do it myself then, as i want to learn more about the v6 engine, wheres the best place to get the locking kit from? and i`ll get this oof vid too, what a great forum!!! cheeeeerz!

I'm not far from you so you can borrow mine with the 32mm ring spanner you need also

[jonny66]

omg, thats a great response, cheers guys. im gonna do it myself then, as i want to learn more about the v6 engine, wheres the best place to get the locking kit from? and i`ll get this oof vid too, what a great forum!!! cheeeeerz!

I'm not far from you so you can borrow mine with the 32mm ring spanner you need also

thankyou bud, thats a great help, ive got to get the vid next, do i get that from the oof shop? i`ll have a mooch there now lol , so does anyone know how much a kit will cost? and do i get genuine vx or is there another kit thats better? cheers, john

[jonny66]

dvd now purchased,   

[dragonlord]

Just make sure you do it properly, tighten everything, and then check again.. Mistakes are costly!!

I would recommend using someone from this site just to make sure!

I got mine fitted properly, but then paid a garage to replace oil seal on crank.. I forgot to check their work and now I've got a dead Mig!!   

i hope you are taking garage to the cleaners.

[jonny66]

Just make sure you do it properly, tighten everything, and then check again.. Mistakes are costly!!

I would recommend using someone from this site just to make sure!

I got mine fitted properly, but then paid a garage to replace oil seal on crank.. I forgot to check their work and now I've got a dead Mig!!   

i hope you are taking garage to the cleaners.

yes, i know i would!!! you know what the famous saying is,"if you want it done properly,do it yourself" so true  thats sad news though. 

[dragonlord]

i lkearned that one after having some genuines ebc pads fitted to a nosed astra gte

after they snaped in half 3 days later while trying to stop the car and neally writeing off some poor guys BMW M5

thank fully he was a decent blocke and we just mised had a look at car with me and 3 of the 4 pads had snaped in half

genuine ebc my ass

after a short reducation/negotiation of garage owner a deal was stuck

[Omega_Dan]

Straightforward enough job, deffo need the locking kit. If you`re a tad unsure contact "Elite Pete" or "Darth loo knee" on here

Pete did mine a few days ago. get it done by one of the guys if your not 100%