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Author Topic: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners  (Read 1006 times)

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Martin_1962

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

Which is best for my 2.6?
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #1 on: 29 March 2009, 22:09:00 »
probably cost...
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #2 on: 30 March 2009, 08:24:53 »
It removes an additional setup so cost reduction.
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #4 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
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #5 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
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #6 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
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Re: V6 X vs Y cambelts & tensioners
« Reply #7 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
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