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Title: cambelt change
Post by: johnny.dee on 14 September 2006, 13:33:43
I have recently changed my cambelt, idlers and waterpump, what a doddle it was with the cambelt change video in my laptop, I could rewind and check if I missed something and apart from a Knackered tork bolt everything went smoothly.
I would publicly like to thank Mark for the loan of the camkit, and the lads for an exellent dvd I would not have tackled this job without it.
I noticed however there were no credits to the production crews, but thanks to you all for making an essential  and good vid.
The Haynes manual is worse than useless, dvds are the way to go.
Thats two jobs (the other was oil cooler change) I have tackled on My car that I would never had done if it wasnt for the exellent help and encouragement I have had from this site. Well done.
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 September 2006, 13:38:52
Thanks for the feedback, RobinHood is the man to thank for the filming and editing, top job.
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Robin Hood on 14 September 2006, 15:46:00
21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 15:49:54
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Allenm on 14 September 2006, 15:56:21
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!

It looks much more scary than it actually is..  Just take your time and keep the DVD on hand and just Watch - do - watch - do etc..  It is really not that hard a job to do.  Plus, you have the support of the experts on this forum.  
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: johnny.dee on 14 September 2006, 17:46:55
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!

I to was indeed scared to tackle this job, being on a small pension it became a nessesary evil to take the bull by the horns and dive in, a couple of weeks before I did the oil cooler change, that to was daunting. But with the help and "if you do this and this" it isnt so bad.
indeed I am rather proud to have acomplished these jobs, and would now be quite happy to tackle other jobs if and when they turn up.

allanm. I followed you earlier thread with some interest including the highs and lows, I can imagine what you must have gone through and I Hope you get your Car sorted soon.

Robin hood. Great dvd you did a grand job.


Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 September 2006, 17:59:39
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 Plus, you have the support of the experts on this forum.  

I'll second that, what great experts they are as well.

If only Vx techies had half the knowledge.


Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 18:09:31
Ok boys you've convinced me, gonna order cambelt dvd and have a go next week :o
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 September 2006, 18:12:58
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Ok boys you've convinced me, gonna order cambelt dvd and have a go next week :o

Go Timbuk, go go go...... ;)
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:09:55
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!
Coventry isn't that far from me. If you have a nice warm garage, I would happily assist you do your first cambelt. Allenm still has my locking kit, so can't do for a few weeks...
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 20:15:32
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!
Coventry isn't that far from me. If you have a nice warm garage, I would happily assist you do your first cambelt. Allenm still has my locking kit, so can't do for a few weeks...

Does that go for people that are working in Cov for three weeks and are conveniently just round the corner from Bo Bo ;)
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:19:44
Feel free to come and watch/help...
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 20:23:35
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Feel free to come and watch/help...

Nice one TB, I wil literally be just round the corner from Bo Bo. Would like to see how its done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 20:35:49
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!
Coventry isn't that far from me. If you have a nice warm garage, I would happily assist you do your first cambelt. Allenm still has my locking kit, so can't do for a few weeks...
Cheers guys. I wouldn't say it's warm, there's no heat! But it is a double garage (1/2 full of crap at the moment, but can easily be moved) not a great deal of light & very limited tools. There's no great hurry.
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: CaptainZok on 14 September 2006, 20:36:11
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Ok boys you've convinced me, gonna order cambelt dvd and have a go next week :o

Make that two of us.
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 20:42:31
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Feel free to come and watch/help...

Nice one TB, I wil literally be just round the corner from Bo Bo. Would like to see how its done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
You're more than welcome, could pop in for a celebratory bevvy in The Cedars after!  :o
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 20:47:08
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21 have already gone out.  20 to our members and 1 elsewhere with a 2nd testing the water.  ;)

Looks like the locking kits are going to be in demand for a while.   ;D
Not for me I'm afraid, I watched it yesterday & it's waaaaaaaay out of my league.
When I open the bonnet I scratch my head & gulp  :o but it has given me confidence in some smaller jobs, might even attempt a plug change some time!
Coventry isn't that far from me. If you have a nice warm garage, I would happily assist you do your first cambelt. Allenm still has my locking kit, so can't do for a few weeks...
Cheers guys. I wouldn't say it's warm, there's no heat! But it is a double garage (1/2 full of crap at the moment, but can easily be moved) not a great deal of light & very limited tools. There's no great hurry.

 Did forget to mention Bo Bo, once ive finished Mr & Mrs Weirds, will be in Cov for about 3 weeks  ( House renovation in Scotts Lane ) if you fancy a beer some time
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:47:46
I have most of the required tools (missing an E20 socket for crank). Once I have the cam lock back, it a nice easy job.... ...I understand how scary it can be, but after seeing Marks_DTM and Ronnie McB do mine, its not bad at all...
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 20:48:16
You beat me to it Bo Bo. Cedars it is then
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 20:51:46
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I have most of the required tools (missing an E20 socket for crank). Once I have the cam lock back, it a nice easy job.... ...I understand how scary it can be, but after seeing Marks_DTM and Ronnie McB do mine, its not bad at all...

Whats required TB, apart from the E20?
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:58:54
Camlock kit, 30mm offset spanner, E10, E12, E14, usual sockets/spanners and other generic tools...
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 21:01:29
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I have most of the required tools (missing an E20 socket for crank). Once I have the cam lock back, it a nice easy job.... ...I understand how scary it can be, but after seeing Marks_DTM and Ronnie McB do mine, its not bad at all...
Hope you've plenty of patience as well!
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 21:02:54
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Camlock kit, 30mm offset spanner, E10, E12, E14, usual sockets/spanners and other generic tools...
Torque wrench
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 21:05:32
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Hope you've plenty of patience as well!
Err... ...ask Tunnie  :-[
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 21:08:55
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Camlock kit, 30mm offset spanner, E10, E12, E14, usual sockets/spanners and other generic tools...

More than happy to supply/buy any tools required if needed. More than worth it to see how its done
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 21:10:12
As I said, I have all the tools (or will have when I get an E20)
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 21:10:41
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Hope you've plenty of patience as well!
Err... ...ask Tunnie  :-[

Sammy Sledgehammer springs to mind :o
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 21:12:58
Fortunately, the day Tunnie was here when things were going downhill, Sammy Sledge was nowhere to be found...   ...Larry Leadlamp stepped in to take over...
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 21:15:37
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Hope you've plenty of patience as well!
Err... ...ask Tunnie  :-[

Sammy Sledgehammer springs to mind :o
It was Bobby Baseball Bat yesterday!
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Timbuk on 14 September 2006, 21:20:26
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Hope you've plenty of patience as well!
Err... ...ask Tunnie  :-[

Sammy Sledgehammer springs to mind :o
It was Bobby Baseball Bat yesterday!

If TB brings sammy, i'll bring bobby and if it all goes wrong your elite will be the nearest thing to express our selves on ;D
Title: Re: cambelt change
Post by: Bo Bo on 14 September 2006, 21:50:08
Wouldn't make much difference to the drivers door!