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[Simon.rose1]

Have had my car a few months one owner from new serviced and mot'd buy the same dealer all it's life low mileage only done 57,000 immaculate condition one bit of rust on drivers rear door and usual dinks for a 13 yr old car cam cover gasket has started to weap on talking to a member on here about getting the job done the subject of the cam belt came up so emailed the dealer and got comprehensive service history off them but no cambelt change so my dilemma is not a lot of cash do I run it till belt breaks then scrap it or sell it as I can't warrant £350 for a new belt

[TheBoy]

See if DLK in Stoke still does such work, much cheaper, much better

[dbug]

Yep parts from bypartsbuy less than £70, and I can now change one in about 3 hours incl coffee and smoke breaks.  Check with one of the mobile mechs on here - you'll get a better job from them than from Vx dealer, and much cheaper

[Simon.rose1]

What's that site you got a link dbug

[Mr.OmegaMan]

What's that site you got a link dbug

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/

[Simon.rose1]

Will check that out as I need cam cover gaskets as well

[omega3000]

Have had my car a few months one owner from new serviced and mot'd buy the same dealer all it's life low mileage only done 57,000 immaculate condition one bit of rust on drivers rear door and usual dinks for a 13 yr old car cam cover gasket has started to weap on talking to a member on here about getting the job done the subject of the cam belt came up so emailed the dealer and got comprehensive service history off them but no cambelt change so my dilemma is not a lot of cash do I run it till belt breaks then scrap it or sell it as I can't warrant £350 for a new belt

 

[jonny2112]

It's all 'doable' yourself, if you're that way inclined?
Excellent guides and support on here, and the cambelt DVD is a step by step video of the job.
Just a thought. 

[Paddy Flannery]

Re cam cover gaskets. Consensus on here is to use genuine GM gaskets.
 Contact andyc on here. He is ass parts manager at Vx dealership and will post gaskets at cheaper price than walking into a dealership.

All the best.

[dbug]

What's that site you got a link dbug

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/VAUXHALL/OMEGA/2.5/1998/__/54/engine/belts-tensioners/timing-belt-kits/

[adey2]

cam belts not that hard to do, i got a locking kit here if you want to come and use, i got a genuine vaux kit off the bay for 50 quid so bargains about, just need another as 2 to do in next few weeks on both my cars

[Simon.rose1]

It's not that I'm that way inclined its running into probs if I try it myself as only have sat or Sunday as I'm away the rest of the week don't mind pitching in to help someone

[jonathanh]

plenty of us around to lend a hand if you hit problems so have a go!

[cem_devecioglu]

please check the member map , there must be plenty of members around.. plus mobile mechanics (which are also members) can help..

[Rog]

Have had my car a few months one owner from new serviced and mot'd buy the same dealer all it's life low mileage only done 57,000 immaculate condition one bit of rust on drivers rear door and usual dinks for a 13 yr old car cam cover gasket has started to weap on talking to a member on here about getting the job done the subject of the cam belt came up so emailed the dealer and got comprehensive service history off them but no cambelt change so my dilemma is not a lot of cash do I run it till belt breaks then scrap it or sell it as I can't warrant £350 for a new belt

 

 . . . . . well for the people who don't DIY that's par for the course, in fact I think I pay more than that. But the garage I use will take a company cheque or company credit card so my company pays, but the card is used mostly for business, so it's all above board etc.