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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: rikki_essex on 09 September 2008, 17:07:15

Title: cam belt
Post by: rikki_essex on 09 September 2008, 17:07:15

hello there just wondering if any one could give me some pointers or trade secrets as im a bit slow under the bonnet regards rikki

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 09 September 2008, 17:11:37

If you ain't done one before mate and you haven't watched anyone either, I would suggest getting the V6 Cambelt DVD which I am sure is for sale in the OOF Shop.. :y

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: dbug on 09 September 2008, 18:03:33

As above and watch DVD a few times.  You need a locking kit + 30mm cranked spanner (buy off ebay, hire or loan) + selection of kit incl torx bits & sockets + allen keys.

As for being a bit slow - work faster ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Good Luck

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: Robin Hood on 10 September 2008, 07:28:35

Being a 2.6/3.2 it may differ from the DVD a little as later set ups have just one adjustable roller and not the two seen on the older engine of the DVD.   :y

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: rikki_essex on 10 September 2008, 09:38:08

thanks for your help but i think after eyeing up the job i might just stick it in the garage

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: Andy B on 10 September 2008, 09:46:50

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thanks for your help but i think after eyeing up the job i might just stick it in the garage

 ..... cos they'll be clued up on your car ..... won't they?! :-/
When I first got my car I asked a couple of garages about misfires (crank sensor) As soon as they learned it was a V6, they diidn't want to know. 'Too complicated' one of 'em said! :-?

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: dbug on 10 September 2008, 09:53:15

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thanks for your help but i think after eyeing up the job i might just stick it in the garage

Not a difficult job if you've got the right gear and follow the "instructions" (ie DVD).  If you've done a cambelt on a 4 pot there's no reason you can't do a 6 pot.  Just need to work through it methodically.

Title: Re: cam belt
Post by: willyboy on 10 September 2008, 13:07:27

As soon as they learned it was a V6, they diidn't want to know. 'Too complicated' one of 'em said! Huh

Same here Andy the garage nearby says " 4x4 repairs done here "!!they worked on my 2.0ltr but when I got the v6 all they would do is the MOT wont touch it ! :P