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[JamesV6CDX]

for cambelts i always go to a Vx dealer on TC, but thats just me 

Even though you can get the same part, from an identical source, for  considerably less? 

Dealer is just up the road, its easy 

As easy as having it drop on the doormat while you're tucking into brekkie? 

[tunnie]

for cambelts i always go to a Vx dealer on TC, but thats just me 

Even though you can get the same part, from an identical source, for  considerably less? 

Dealer is just up the road, its easy 

As easy as having it drop on the doormat while you're tucking into brekkie? 

Its a pain having stuff delivered, i am never in when they are delivered, then half to drive about 20 miles to pick the bugger up, after paying for postage. Usually i need it straight away, so its just pop down the dealer, usually need other stuff to, like oil or something, so going there anyway

[JamesV6CDX]

for cambelts i always go to a Vx dealer on TC, but thats just me 

Even though you can get the same part, from an identical source, for  considerably less? 

Dealer is just up the road, its easy 

As easy as having it drop on the doormat while you're tucking into brekkie? 

Its a pain having stuff delivered, i am never in when they are delivered, then half to drive about 20 miles to pick the bugger up, after paying for postage. Usually i need it straight away, so its just pop down the dealer, usually need other stuff to, like oil or something, so going there anyway

Actually, if you know you're not going to be in, that's a fair point 

[tunnie]

for cambelts i always go to a Vx dealer on TC, but thats just me 

Even though you can get the same part, from an identical source, for  considerably less? 

Dealer is just up the road, its easy 

As easy as having it drop on the doormat while you're tucking into brekkie? 

Its a pain having stuff delivered, i am never in when they are delivered, then half to drive about 20 miles to pick the bugger up, after paying for postage. Usually i need it straight away, so its just pop down the dealer, usually need other stuff to, like oil or something, so going there anyway

Actually, if you know you're not going to be in, that's a fair point 

Well last time it went, a tensioner failed, and i needed oil and other bits as usual, so makes sense. Banbury Vx parts are usually very good too

[feeutfo]

have i missed something with all this? seems to be alot of concern over what is in fact very well covered  ground, James knows what he's doing with all this, let the guy get on with it... surely? dont mean to be blunt, but this is basic servicing isnt it?

[dbug]

have i missed something with all this? seems to be alot of concern over what is in fact very well covered  ground, James knows what he's doing with all this, let the guy get on with it... surely? dont mean to be blunt, but this is basic servicing isnt it?

Agreed ffs chill - this saga brings back memories of W*y*e  :-? :-?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Lets be aware here that James requested confirmation that Autovaux stuff is good (i.e. the first post made).

Here is my 5p worth.

The parts required can be safely bought from autovaux, thier water pumps, cambelt kits etc are all good quality and mostly from OEM suppliers.

Do beware though, the likes of thier camcover gaskets are not good, yes they are from an OEM supplier but, not a supplier who actualy supplied these items to GM!

On another note, I still rate buypartsby for cambelt kits (contitech) and water pumps.

[Elite Pete]

Lets be aware here that James requested confirmation that Autovaux stuff is good (i.e. the first post made).

Here is my 5p worth.

The parts required can be safely bought from autovaux, thier water pumps, cambelt kits etc are all good quality and mostly from OEM suppliers.

Do beware though, the likes of thier camcover gaskets are not good, yes they are from an OEM supplier but, not a supplier who actualy supplied these items to GM!

On another note, I still rate buypartsby for cambelt kits (contitech) and water pumps.

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I agree, I get all my cambelt kits and water pumps from Buypartsby unless someone asks for genuine and i've never had a problem yet

[JamesV6CDX]

Lets be aware here that James requested confirmation that Autovaux stuff is good (i.e. the first post made).

Here is my 5p worth.

The parts required can be safely bought from autovaux, thier water pumps, cambelt kits etc are all good quality and mostly from OEM suppliers.

Do beware though, the likes of thier camcover gaskets are not good, yes they are from an OEM supplier but, not a supplier who actualy supplied these items to GM!

On another note, I still rate buypartsby for cambelt kits (contitech) and water pumps.

I'd agree with all that Mark

Genuine CCover gaskets all the way - but OEM suppliers for cambelt kits etc 

[ians]

All

Please can you allay a concern for Diane

I have advised to get cambelt kit (Gates, SKF, or Conti) from autovaux, along with the service kit, and OEM Stat, and transfer pipe

And a service kit, again OEM parts (nothing pattern).

Di is worried that some members will be unhappy with my advice - but obviously isn't comfortable to say this openly..

Over to you.....

I fail to see the issue.  James must have changed more cambelts than anyone on here , bar one or two.  I would trust his advice absolutely.   Why is this an issue now?

I have also had stuff from Autovaux and agree with the comments on here. They have also been helpful when I have had the odd issue (aux belt fractionally too short - replaced, and refunded me on non original camcover seals - both without question )

[TheBoy]

I am happy with gates/conti belts. Currently one on my mv6.

Trouble with autovaux, the lying toerags have a habit of claiming something is genuine, when its not.  I now refuse to use them.

[Entwood]

All

Please can you allay a concern for Diane

I have advised to get cambelt kit (Gates, SKF, or Conti) from autovaux, along with the service kit, and OEM Stat, and transfer pipe

And a service kit, again OEM parts (nothing pattern).

Di is worried that some members will be unhappy with my advice - but obviously isn't comfortable to say this openly..

Over to you.....

I fail to see the issue.  James must have changed more cambelts than anyone on here , bar one or two.  I would trust his advice absolutely.   Why is this an issue now?

I have also had stuff from Autovaux and agree with the comments on here. They have also been helpful when I have had the odd issue (aux belt fractionally too short - replaced, and refunded me on non original camcover seals - both without question )

I don't think this ever WAS an "issue" ...   In his opening post James wrote

......Please can you allay a concern for Diane ....

Which seems to have been missed by most ....  James is happy with what he does and uses .. he wanted others to reassure Diane that what he was recommending was OK ..

Fairly simple if you ask me ....  but it seems many have not actualy read what was written ..... or if they did they have not understood it !!!

[feeutfo]

All

Please can you allay a concern for Diane

I have advised to get cambelt kit (Gates, SKF, or Conti) from autovaux, along with the service kit, and OEM Stat, and transfer pipe

And a service kit, again OEM parts (nothing pattern).

Di is worried that some members will be unhappy with my advice - but obviously isn't comfortable to say this openly..

Over to you.....

I fail to see the issue.  James must have changed more cambelts than anyone on here , bar one or two.  I would trust his advice absolutely.   Why is this an issue now?

I have also had stuff from Autovaux and agree with the comments on here. They have also been helpful when I have had the odd issue (aux belt fractionally too short - replaced, and refunded me on non original camcover seals - both without question )

I don't think this ever WAS an "issue" ...   In his opening post James wrote

......Please can you allay a concern for Diane ....

Which seems to have been missed by most ....  James is happy with what he does and uses .. he wanted others to reassure Diane that what he was recommending was OK ..

Fairly simple if you ask me ....  but it seems many have not actualy read what was written ..... or if they did they have not understood it !!!

its fully understood Nige, its Di's level of concern that is...er...concerning...? its seems we are determind to worry, even when there is nothing to worry about.

the car is fine

the parts are, or will be, fine

James is fine

James's knowledge is fine

The forum is....etc etc.