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Title: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 March 2009, 22:03:04
Why did they change for the Y engines?

Which is best for my 2.6?
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2009, 22:09:00
probably cost...
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 March 2009, 08:24:53
It removes an additional setup so cost reduction.
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 March 2009, 18:22:58
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It removes an additional setup so cost reduction.


So the earlier is better - would it fit and would it be better than the later kit?
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2009, 19:41:29
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It removes an additional setup so cost reduction.


So the earlier is better - would it fit and would it be better than the later kit?

IME the timing is always bang on with the fixed tensioner so no point in having an adjustable one. You'd probably have to re-use the old backplate too.

Kevin
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 March 2009, 20:23:50
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It removes an additional setup so cost reduction.


So the earlier is better - would it fit and would it be better than the later kit?

IME the timing is always bang on with the fixed tensioner so no point in having an adjustable one. You'd probably have to re-use the old backplate too.

Kevin

So later kit it is then, might check on Ebay as I have enough on paypal
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2009, 21:22:13
..unless you skim a load off the heads, in which case the adjustable tensioner might come in handy.

Kevin
Title: Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 March 2009, 21:30:54
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..unless you skim a load off the heads, in which case the adjustable tensioner might come in handy.

Kevin

Would be 20 thou at most (0.5mm) any more I would have to move ports and machine the inlet