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tensioning cam belt on a V6
« on: 04 August 2013, 12:42:31 »
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Mr. Haynes says I should set the index mark on the tensioner plate 3-4mm above the mark on the backplate stop (with a picture). Mr. SKF. maker of the cam belt kit, tells me to align the two markers. I do what I am told. My instinct, given two lines, is to align them. It's probably unimportant. What to you guys do?
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Re: tensioning cam belt on a V6
« Reply #1 on: 04 August 2013, 12:54:06 »
I'm a long way from my manual, but I think you'll find the Haynes procedure is for refitting a used  belt.
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Re: tensioning cam belt on a V6
« Reply #2 on: 04 August 2013, 17:21:34 »
For a new belt, rather than align on the mark, align on the top edge of marker.
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Re: tensioning cam belt on a V6
« Reply #3 on: 04 August 2013, 21:51:07 »
Yep - that allows for initial belt stretch.  Buy the OOF cambelt DVD - it tells and shows all ;)
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