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Title: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 24 April 2010, 10:06:04

Hi guys, is there anyone out there that has a cambelt locking kit and would gladly help me change my cambelt and water pump in the not to distant future, i dont mind travelling to far!!

also which is the best kit to use??
vauxhall original @ £135 + VAT (not received trade card yet)
Contitech         @ £92 + VAT
SKF                 @ £92 + VAT

regards

shaun

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: feeutfo on 24 April 2010, 10:19:04

conti for me, but skf are fine i believe, both supply GM anyway. GM on tc are about 110 for my 3.2 so the card wont help so much on this item.

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2010, 10:39:31

Any gates/conti/skf should be fine.  The prices your are being quoted are too high though.

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 24 April 2010, 10:44:16

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Any gates/conti/skf should be fine.  The prices your are being quoted are too high though.

i have just had a look at euro car parts and they want

conti £90.28 Inc VAT
skf £90.48 Inc VAT

the stealers want £108 + VAT (126.90 inc) for the timing belt kit with a TC....

the price from the stealers was what i was quoted yesterday from eden exeter, will get a price as soon as the TC comes through!

now for the help......

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2010, 11:28:44

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Any gates/conti/skf should be fine.  The prices your are being quoted are too high though.

i have just had a look at euro car parts and they want

conti £90.28 Inc VAT
skf £90.48 Inc VAT

the stealers want £108 + VAT (126.90 inc) for the timing belt kit with a TC....

the price from the stealers was what i was quoted yesterday from eden exeter, will get a price as soon as the TC comes through!

now for the help......

Find another factors rather than ECP ;)

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: holddy982 on 24 April 2010, 11:51:26

hi. I just done mine and got it from Vaux-World on fleabay its cheaper but i have had no problems with it heres one for sale now item number : 370303670372

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: PhilRich on 24 April 2010, 13:32:19

Treat yourself to the V6 cambelt DVD in the OOF shop, worth every penny! :y

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Varche on 24 April 2010, 13:41:16

I got mine from buypartsby. Good quality and inexpensive. I would second getting the OOF cambelt DVD.Excellent piece of work.

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2010, 14:31:40

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Treat yourself to the V6 cambelt DVD in the OOF shop, worth every penny! :y

Even if you do have to see our very own Marks DTM Calibra in his shorts ;D

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Varche on 24 April 2010, 15:53:10

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Treat yourself to the V6 cambelt DVD in the OOF shop, worth every penny! :y

Even if you do have to see our very own Marks DTM Calibra in his shorts ;D

That is why it is an R rated DVD not available to the general public. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 24 April 2010, 16:06:29

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Treat yourself to the V6 cambelt DVD in the OOF shop, worth every penny! :y

Even if you do have to see our very own Marks DTM Calibra in his shorts ;D

That is why it is an R rated DVD not available to the general public. ;D ;D ;D

Mark in his shorts....... Not my cup of tea!!!

the only question i have is will i need a cam locking kit or can it be done without??

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: dbug on 24 April 2010, 16:20:48

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Treat yourself to the V6 cambelt DVD in the OOF shop, worth every penny! :y

Even if you do have to see our very own Marks DTM Calibra in his shorts ;D

That is why it is an R rated DVD not available to the general public. ;D ;D ;D

Mark in his shorts....... Not my cup of tea!!!

the only question i have is will i need a cam locking kit or can it be done without??

Don't try it without the correct cam locking kit.

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 24 April 2010, 16:25:07

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Don't try it without the correct cam locking kit.

Ok where will i get one from if buying or who is willing to lend me one so i can do this!!

i've just bought the DVD!

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: NickA on 24 April 2010, 18:19:48

You could get the cambelt kit from Autovaux who also do locking kit hire.

Another vote for the DVD; I couldn't have done the job without it... :y

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 April 2010, 19:02:05

I will be down Devon on friday so could perhaps help.
PM sent

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Andy B on 24 April 2010, 20:42:00

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I will be down Devon on friday so could perhaps help.
PM sent

You must be clocking up the miles Daz :-?  :y

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 24 April 2010, 21:48:37

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I will be down Devon on friday so could perhaps help.
PM sent

received and replied!!

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 24 April 2010, 22:04:27

Dont worry - Daz has all the tools needed .............

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 24 April 2010, 22:06:59

cheers, ive now found the topic now and have also deleted the post!!

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 29 April 2010, 00:04:20

DVD arrived today and watched.. It doesn't seem to difficult to do...

When replacing the plenum, are there any gaskets/ o-rings etc that will need replacing??

What's the best grease to use when greasing the aux tensioner or should I replace it instead?? If I replace it can someone post the part number for me please....

Regards

shaun

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 30 April 2010, 18:00:47

Right I've now got all the prices for parts/locking kit etc..

Do I buy a locking kit (unfortunately laser at £71 Inc p&p) or do I rent one from autovaux??

Do I need to grease/seal/replace any gaskets etc when replacing the plenum??

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 04 May 2010, 17:28:47

If I bought a genuine gm timing kit from vauxhall and it didn't have the markings on, how could I fit it correctly or doesn't it matter as long as the cams and crank are accurately timed??

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Jimbob on 04 May 2010, 20:50:29

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If I bought a genuine gm timing kit from vauxhall and it didn't have the markings on, how could I fit it correctly or doesn't it matter as long as the cams and crank are accurately timed??

Marks just a guide to get you started, once youve rotated the engine they dont line up again.  :y

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 05 May 2010, 01:01:30

Thanks for the reply..

I've just managed to get a genuine vx timing belt kit and aux belt for £57 posted from fleabay...

It is new,still in packaging and genuine, and the correct parts for my car. was bought for chaps car, his car was written off and doesn't need it!! Absolute bargin I think...

Now just need to get the aux tensioner and cam cover gaskets and then I'm busy on Sunday!!!!

I nearly had a cam locking kit off him but was sold before I could purchase it :( looks like I'm going to have to rent one now.......

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 06 May 2010, 10:56:21

Hi guys bits are now arriving.. The gm timing belt has no timing marks - not a problem but it has no direction of travel stamped on the belt, does that now mean it can go any way round now??

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Mikes1670 on 06 May 2010, 11:20:56

www.autovaux.co.uk hire the locking kit out for £15/week plus return postage approx.£8.  ;)

Plus excellent prices on water pump and cambelt kit. :)

The OOF DVD is worth every penny - highly recommend. :y

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: coastie123 on 06 May 2010, 11:43:34

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www.autovaux.co.uk hire the locking kit out for £15/week plus return postage approx.£8.  ;)

Plus excellent prices on water pump and cambelt kit. :)

The OOF DVD is worth every penny - highly recommend. :y

I have already done all this if you read my posts!!!!

The question I asked is my cambelt has no markings for direction of travel does that mean it can be put on any way round.

Title: Re: Cambelt change
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 May 2010, 11:56:44

Fit it so the lettering/numbers are the right way as you read them ;)