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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegalyn on 05 April 2007, 13:02:10

Title: Is this normal
Post by: omegalyn on 05 April 2007, 13:02:10

Changed the Cam sensor last week on my 2.0 Ecotec 16V, had a good look at the cam belt as this needs changing soon.  I started the car to see what direction the belt runs and noticed that the pointer behind the belt tensioner was moveing from side to side. It's the arm you line-up with a markings on the backplate when adjusting the tentsioner. Is this the norm?

Thanks

Lyn

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: ians on 05 April 2007, 13:06:50

Yes it is normal as the engine goes through its cycle.

cheers

ian

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: omegalyn on 05 April 2007, 13:14:57

Thanks Ians, Just wanted to conferm. :y

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: ians on 05 April 2007, 13:19:53

FYI I've done the belt a couple of times - pretty straightforward really.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: omegalyn on 05 April 2007, 13:52:31

Yes, Going to have a go after I get a torque wench.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: Admin on 05 April 2007, 14:33:48

Just please change the water pump at the same time as this is driven off the cambelt.

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: omegalyn on 05 April 2007, 15:29:04

Good thinking, thanks

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 05 April 2007, 15:34:41

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Good thinking, thanks

Lyn, Where in wales are you? I'm often in Wales myself, if it's anywhere nearby I could pop over and change the cambelt kit / water pump on your 4pot.. not a tricky job.....and I have the locking tool

Title: Re: Is this normal
Post by: omegalyn on 05 April 2007, 20:33:35

Thank you for your offer James, have sent you a PM.

Lyn.