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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: terry paget on 04 August 2013, 12:42:31

Title: tensioning cam belt on a V6
Post by: terry paget on 04 August 2013, 12:42:31

X84GNB petrol 2.5 estate
Mr. Haynes says I should set the index mark on the tensioner plate 3-4mm above the mark on the backplate stop (with a picture). Mr. SKF. maker of the cam belt kit, tells me to align the two markers. I do what I am told. My instinct, given two lines, is to align them. It's probably unimportant. What to you guys do?

Title: Re: tensioning cam belt on a V6
Post by: Nick W on 04 August 2013, 12:54:06

I'm a long way from my manual, but I think you'll find the Haynes procedure is for refitting a used  belt.

Title: Re: tensioning cam belt on a V6
Post by: TheBoy on 04 August 2013, 17:21:34

For a new belt, rather than align on the mark, align on the top edge of marker.

Title: Re: tensioning cam belt on a V6
Post by: dbug on 04 August 2013, 21:51:07

Yep - that allows for initial belt stretch.  Buy the OOF cambelt DVD - it tells and shows all ;)