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Title: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: CaptainZok on 17 November 2006, 21:59:44
OK gonna finally do the cambelt tomorrow and I just wanna make sure I've not forgotten anything important.

Parts

1. cambelt kit
2. water pump with rubber o ring seal
3. Aux belt
4. 5 litres of VX red coolant

Tools

Selection of metric sockets, spanners etc including cranked ringer for adjusters
Torx bits
Star sockets
Star spanners
*Locking kit*

And of course portable DVD Player and the cambelt DVD.

Anything spring to mind that I've forgotten before I disable the car?
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markjay on 17 November 2006, 22:01:50
Can't say, Vx did mine, but all the best and good luck with your project! Looking forward to hearing from you on successful completion...  :y

Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markjay on 17 November 2006, 22:03:40
...I did watch the DVD however out of interest - you don't mention the locking tool, but surely you have one ready?
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: CaptainZok on 17 November 2006, 22:06:55
OOPS

Yup I forgot to mention that thanks for the reminder. :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: omegaV6CD on 17 November 2006, 22:59:32
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OK gonna finally do the cambelt tomorrow and I just wanna make sure I've not forgotten anything important.

Parts

1. cambelt kit
2. water pump with rubber o ring seal
3. Aux belt
4. 5 litres of VX red coolant

Tools

Selection of metric sockets, spanners etc including cranked ringer for adjusters
Torx bits
Star sockets
Star spanners
*Locking kit*

And of course portable DVD Player and the cambelt DVD.

Anything spring to mind that I've forgotten before I disable the car?

You forgot a pair of pliers to remove the damned spring hose clips!
good luck. Post some pictures of the timing befor you close everything so that we can check.
take care

Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: STMO123 on 17 November 2006, 23:02:54
Good luck Captain, you're a braver man than me :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markie on 17 November 2006, 23:25:37
all seems to be here - good luck :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markjay on 17 November 2006, 23:30:29
This is a picture I collected from this forum (I think) some time ago, not sure who posted it but if anyone recognises their broom in the background then the credit is all yours!

You probably won't need this picture if you have the DVD, but here it is anyway:


(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/2199/omegacambelt2ok3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)


The red and yellow lines refer to the tensioner adjustments.


Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: iggy21uk on 18 November 2006, 09:53:15
It helps if have a 30mm cranked ring spanner for one of the pullies
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markie on 18 November 2006, 11:05:00
is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Andy B on 18 November 2006, 12:59:26
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is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y
:-? I think it must just be you!!  ;)
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 November 2006, 19:11:00
OK the good news is its done  ;D ;D. Went very well except for getting the wrong aux belt so the old one went back on. Cambelt kit changed, waterpump changed and aux tensioner regreased. Only real problem was one of the cable tray set screws wouldn't undo and snapped the nut out of the cam cover but apart from that a job well done. I must say the DVD was indispensable, we had it playing at the side of the job and like has been said before watch a bit then do a bit if youre not sure watch it again. Thanks to all involved in the making its an excellent guide. :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Salty on 18 November 2006, 19:17:45
Can't agree with you more, when I did mine I refered to it quite a few times. Absolutely invaluable :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 November 2006, 19:24:36
Yup its amazing I never thought a portable dvd player would be an essential tool for an engine repair. ;D
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Timbuk on 18 November 2006, 19:26:25
Good luck Captain, enjoy the experience ;)
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: EddieX on 18 November 2006, 19:47:57
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is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y

Think I know where your coming from. Years ago I saw a Jag. V12 on display, it had been modded for powerboat racing with chrome drag pipes and everything polished. I soooo wanted to take it home and put it on the mantelpiece!!!
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: MikeDundee on 18 November 2006, 20:06:40
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is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y

The broom in the background just sets it up a treat.....pure class :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markjay on 19 November 2006, 00:23:51
CaptainZok, you just saved yourself around £200 in garage labour AND you know you got the job done properly!   :y :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 November 2006, 07:45:47
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is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y

Just stick with being a pillock......... ;)
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Markie on 19 November 2006, 10:33:28
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is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y

Just stick with being a pillock......... ;)


oh its not been my week has it  ;D

well done captain by the way - i trust a few beers Saturday night to celebrate  :y
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: CaptainZok on 19 November 2006, 13:32:46
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is it just me, am i some kind of sicko, some kind of pervert  :o or is that picture is beautiful !! :y

Just stick with being a pillock......... ;)


oh its not been my week has it  ;D

well done captain by the way - i trust a few beers Saturday night to celebrate  :y
Thanks guys, indeed the post cambelt party did leave the vodka bottle somewhat drained  ;D.
Title: Re: Cambelt tomorrow
Post by: Salty on 19 November 2006, 15:58:45
Do like a good sucess story, and the alcohol seems so much better after a good days work :y