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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegalyn on 29 July 2007, 18:35:43

Title: cambelt tension
Post by: omegalyn on 29 July 2007, 18:35:43

Hi there,  I changed my cam belt about 5ks ago, full kit and waterpump,  do I need to recheck  the tension and make sure that the tensioner is still pointing at the new belt mark, and what if it’s not?

Thanks
Lyn

Title: Re: cambelt tension
Post by: Tafty on 29 July 2007, 19:01:39

Do you think you've got problems with it?  I don't believe it should be necessary to do an intermediate check if it was done right in the first instance.

Title: Re: cambelt tension
Post by: omegalyn on 29 July 2007, 19:21:07

Hi there Tafty, I did it by the book, it’s just that I had the cover off today to locate an oil leak (cam cover gasket again) so whilst the cover was off   lined up all the markings and noticed that the tensioner arm was not at  new belt position , just a bit to the left. Is this ok ?

Thanks
Lyn

Title: Re: cambelt tension
Post by: Tafty on 29 July 2007, 19:35:50

You're tensioners going to move with the belt wearing in. Though to how much 5K miles will make to the position am not sure - one of the others will have to advise you Lyn - hopefully soon.

Lee

Title: Re: cambelt tension
Post by: Dazzler on 29 July 2007, 20:39:22

As long as the marker is between the new belt and the old belt markings then you are spot on matey ;)

Title: Re: cambelt tension
Post by: Tafty on 29 July 2007, 21:15:22

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Hi there Tafty, I did it by the book, it’s just that I had the cover off today to locate an oil leak (cam cover gasket again) so whilst the cover was off   lined up all the markings and noticed that the tensioner arm was not at  new belt position , just a bit to the left. Is this ok ?

Thanks
Lyn

With you saying your "cam cover gasket again" - have you cleaned out the breather system as a root cause rather than do the cover gaskets again and again - RMcB's how to explanation is very educational - was for me. :y

Title: Re: cambelt tension
Post by: omegalyn on 29 July 2007, 21:28:09

Yes it is Dazzler, thanks for putting my mind at rest.  and yes Tafty breathers ICV and throttle body clean, just not a gm cam cover gasket.

Thanks again
Lyn
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