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[chrisdb]

Thanks Jonathan... same concusion here too I think - Marks DTM will know   I extended the hire car today and I'm going to take Monday off, and I know the stealer has each of the other kits too, so I'm much happier now. Just need to get the right, and I've had lots of practice fitting them now  

[jonathanh]

or find a local factor open today who stocks contitech:  the guys here reckon they're as good as VX

that way you can get finished this weekend

good luck

[chrisdb]

I've still got the new VX one - do you think they would give me a refund? We don't have much round Chesterfield but I think I'll have a ring around!

[chrisdb]

OK, took Jonathan's advice and actually managed to find a shop that sold the Gates kit, so gave the engine number and got the right kit - 01, except that the spacer in this kit was the correct size:)

Cleaned away all the mess of grated cambelt and carefully fitted the new one. What a difference! when I turned the adjuster anti-clockwise to take up the slack, and then to slightly adjust the timing, the movement was so positive - just a slight turn moved the timing marks quite a long way - nothing like the kits from before! Also, I struggled to hold the 30mm spanner at the same time a torquing the bolts, but no problem this time - in fact, I could set the final torque without even using the spanner on the rollers or the tensioners.

I did quite a lot of turns of the crank and the timing did not move at all after the initial adjustment. The tensioner did move and I stoped after each couple of turns and reset it, but the amount it moved each time after that was kind of random - however it never moved very far, so left it in the end.

Put everything back carefully, had a cup of tea and then started. Engine sounds beautiful. It's the first time that everything has been working right since I started as I also removed then head and changed the exhaust manifiold gasket, DIS pack and thermostat.

Drives very smoothly. Only thing I get know is that at at exactly 70mph I start to get a sound like a mouse with tin boots walking randomly underneath the facial near the bulk head. I noticed that the sound also happend below 70 and more pronounced when the heater is on - I turned it off because the aircon was drained for the head work.

Anyhow, will have a look at this tomorrow. Hopefully can start on the suspension work in a couple of weeks

Thanks for all your help folks.

[jonathanh]

great news also pleased to hear that the the vales and pistons didn't have a little chat when the belt slipped - that was a near one.

the refund question is an interesting one.  Depends what you asked for when you bought the kit.  If you asked for an EB or 6B backplate one you are relying on their goodwill (and they are usually pretty reasonable) but if you gave your engine number from the car pass and they selected the wrong part - its their fault so you'll get your money back. at the very least put the unused kit on here or up for auction = you'll get some money back

[chrisdb]

great news also pleased to hear that the the vales and pistons didn't have a little chat when the belt slipped - that was a near one.

the refund question is an interesting one.  Depends what you asked for when you bought the kit.  If you asked for an EB or 6B backplate one you are relying on their goodwill (and they are usually pretty reasonable) but if you gave your engine number from the car pass and they selected the wrong part - its their fault so you'll get your money back. at the very least put the unused kit on here or up for auction = you'll get some money back

Thanks Jonathan. I'm not so worried about the kit because they did not know what one it was - we looked at each one and I chose the EB one. Anyway, I get on quite well with them and they do give me good discounts too - better the TC. As I have to buy some springs next I reckon they will do a swap with me  

[jonathanh]

if you are after a set of rear springs then VX prices will be extorsionate!  KYB are good and should be about £35 a pop.  VX prices are a joke
 of and FYI  TC discount is typically bigger than straight trade discount

[chrisdb]

Can't get the self levelling springs anywhere. I've tried all the KYB stockists. Can't even get them from the scrap yards:( I don't really want to put standard springs in it as the shocks are brand new self levelling.

[jonathanh]

ah ha.  should have guessed self levellers.  Makes me wonder who makes the original ones.  Fine the OEM and you may be able to find aftermarket ones