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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Arrolman on 07 April 2007, 16:10:24

Title: How do I check if timing belt has been changed?
Post by: Arrolman on 07 April 2007, 16:10:24

Hi,

Is there an easy way to check what condition the timing belt is in? Inspection hatch etc? Or do I need to strip it?

Cheers,
Iain

Title: Re: How do I check if timing belt has been changed
Post by: Timbuk on 07 April 2007, 16:26:59

Its not really the belt you have to worry about, its the tensioners, any doubts at all get them changed ;)

Title: Re: How do I check if timing belt has been changed
Post by: Markjay on 07 April 2007, 18:11:36

The only check is to see if you have a garage bill showing that both the belt and tensioner have been replaced... and sadly even then it is not 100% guaranteed that they have indeed been changed.

The tensioner has been known to die a sudden death (taking the engine with it and effectively the whole car if it is a cheap one...). If you got a new motor, it is best to get it done asap anyway regardless of garage bills etc.

Title: Re: How do I check if timing belt has been changed
Post by: tunnie on 07 April 2007, 18:19:57

no way to check really, any doubts and have it done.

Unless you have documented proof that the belt AND tensions (the kit) been done.

Butter up a local expert as it can be done for a lot less than stealers....

Title: Re: How do I check if timing belt has been changed
Post by: Arrolman on 08 April 2007, 14:08:37

Problem is trying to get someone that I trust to put the new kit on, my mate who normally does my cars won't touch it and neither will any of his associates, never knew it was so hard too give people money lol, just ned to keep lookin I suppose

Cheers,
Iain

Title: Re: How do I check if timing belt has been changed
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 April 2007, 14:11:21

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Problem is trying to get someone that I trust to put the new kit on, my mate who normally does my cars won't touch it and neither will any of his associates, never knew it was so hard too give people money lol, just ned to keep lookin I suppose

Cheers,
Iain

If you were closer, or planning on heading down this way, I'd hapily do it for a VERY good rate :)