Topic: Cam Belt Change (Read 2427 times)

ScottieMV6 · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 January 2009, 15:24:57 »

I only moved it a fraction. The belt seems to be still lined up with all the markings so don't know if it has slipped or not.

ians · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 January 2009, 15:45:37 »

Probably ok then. It won't move 1-2 until it goes tight around the top idler. Just go steady and watch what's happening.

ScottieMV6 · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 January 2009, 15:54:52 »

But then won't the timing be out?

Sorry first time doing a cam belt and I really can't afford to mess my engine up!!

ians · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 January 2009, 16:04:07 »

only by the 1/2 tooth per Mark, which you can then adjust out with the idler after you have rotated it.

ScottieMV6 · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 January 2009, 12:21:07 »

Thanks for the help and advice. Loo-Knee and Elite Pete called earlier and sorted it out.

ians · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 January 2009, 13:01:08 »

Good to hear

What was the problem btw? Could be useful for people reading this in future.

Cheers
Ian

ScottieMV6 · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 January 2009, 13:21:26 »

Think I had fitted the belt a bit wrong and then it had slipped.

The guys had to start again from scratch.

Just glad it is sorted!!