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Title: cam belt peace of mind???
Post by: cam2502 on 23 February 2009, 20:46:21

bought my 2nd omega last month, 2000 elite 2.5 v6. 77k on clock,but no service history. i want to get the cam belt changed for peace of mind. heres my questions folks...

1. how much will this cost (roughly) if i go to my local vauxhall dealership?
2. is it just the belt that would need changed?
3. how often should i have the belt changed?
4. how long will the job take?
5. anything else i need to know?
 
Thanks in advance for any help!! :y :y

Title: Re: cam belt peace of mind???
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 February 2009, 20:48:22

You need to get a cambelt kit which will include the tensioners, oh and have the water pump done at the same time ;)

Change times are 40,000 miles or 4 years which ever occurs first

Title: Re: cam belt peace of mind???
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 23 February 2009, 20:50:39

1. how much will this cost (roughly) if i go to my local vauxhall dealership?

Bend over...

2. is it just the belt that would need changed?

Nope - you need to change the entire timing belt kit, which consists of tensioner backplate , tensioner,  top idler, lower idler, belt. While in there, also do the aux belt and water pump.

3. how often should i have the belt changed?

40,000 miles or 4 years - whichever is sooner

4. how long will the job take?

A competent person, around 2.5 hours. If doing first time DIY, set a leisurely day / weekend aside

5. anything else i need to know?

Whoever does the job, make sure they use the Vauxhall V6 Specific setting kit.

Title: Re: cam belt peace of mind???
Post by: dad1uk on 23 February 2009, 22:51:06

Get it done properly, don't cut corners to save money!
It will be cheaper than a major engine repair!