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Title: cambelt v6
Post by: psnimv6 on 08 April 2008, 17:02:02
ok today i changed my 01 3.0 cambelk kit genuine vx got it all done as the omega forums excellent dvd said but when i started my engine it sounded to be knocking only very slightly and after 30 seconds it seems to have cleared but i imagine it still sound cammey but is running ok and seems to drive ok with no loss of power, if i managed to get the timming slightly wrong would this explain the noise but then again why did it disapear after 30 seconds i timmed the car up with the correct kit and double checked the hole thing before puting back together but the car sounds difererent thats right my belt had no markings so i fitted it as beat i could  as the dvd did not explain this  any help much appreciated :(
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: Robin Hood on 08 April 2008, 17:16:39
Did you torque the pullies up after fitting the aux belt?  Mentioned but not seen on the DVD.
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: JasonH on 08 April 2008, 21:22:27
After doing the cambelt the cam followers can be a bit tappety for a few minutes. The oil gets pumped out of them when you manually turn the engine over.
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2008, 21:30:20
If in doubt, strip down again, and just recheck timing :)
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: Big_Roger on 08 April 2008, 22:18:47
Hi,
I think everyone is on tenterhooks when they start up after doing this job, and any little thing is a worry.

If the noise dissapeared as you said, I am pretty sure it just needed a while to get oil back into adjusters.

Although it's a pain, as it is first one you have done you need the peace of mind it's a good job.
If you can't get rid of that niggling doubt, then check it again. Then you'll be happy.

Roger
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: SweetOmega on 08 April 2008, 22:25:23
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Did you torque the pullies up after fitting the aux belt?  Mentioned but not seen on the DVD.

Hi Robin Hood,

I am planning to do my cam belt soon. Thanks for the reminder  to torque the pullies after fitting the aux belt. The DVD is brilliant !
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: albitz on 08 April 2008, 22:28:24
should be doing mine tomorrow afternoon :)......job crap permitting
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: HerefordElite on 08 April 2008, 22:37:18
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Did you torque the pullies up after fitting the aux belt?  Mentioned but not seen on the DVD.

Hi Robin Hood,

I am planning to do my cam belt soon. Thanks for the reminder  to torque the pullies after fitting the aux belt. The DVD is brilliant !

same here - watched the DVD a couple of times now (i need to get a life ;D) great work guys on the DVD (MarksDTM) and new Online shop(TB) - bargain for £3 and delivered in 2 days :y :y :y
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: psnimv6 on 08 April 2008, 22:41:54
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Did you torque the pullies up after fitting the aux belt?  Mentioned but not seen on the DVD.
yes i did torque the pullys after fitting the belt thanks for the reply
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: psnimv6 on 08 April 2008, 22:44:10
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If in doubt, strip down again, and just recheck timing :)
mmm thats a nice thought but i think i might just in case but will see how it is going to work now (night shift)thanks for your imput
Title: Re: cambelt v6
Post by: psnimv6 on 08 April 2008, 22:46:20
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Hi,
I think everyone is on tenterhooks when they start up after doing this job, and any little thing is a worry.

If the noise dissapeared as you said, I am pretty sure it just needed a while to get oil back into adjusters.

Although it's a pain, as it is first one you have done you need the peace of mind it's a good job.
If you can't get rid of that niggling doubt, then check it again. Then you'll be happy.

Roger
thanks big roger will see how it goes tonight and if not happy will strip tommorrow and recheck thanks for the advice