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cambelt change diy?
« on: 15 October 2010, 23:01:38 »
hello folks, im just wanting some good advice wether to take on doing the cambelt kit change myself or just take it to the garage, im a big believer that if you do it yourself you know its been done properly as long as your competent to do the job. so is it a big job?, the motors a 2.5 v6 manual. would i need a cam locking tool? many thanks,  :) :)
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #1 on: 15 October 2010, 23:03:40 »
I'm intending to do mine very soon and this place is a superb source of info on the job.  Lots of info on here as well about the cam locking kits and even a DVD is available to take you through the task. 
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #2 on: 15 October 2010, 23:04:18 »
Straightforward enough job, deffo need the locking kit. If you`re a tad unsure contact "Elite Pete" or "Darth loo knee" on here
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2010, 23:09:51 »
I would definately recommend the OOF DVD for the V6 Cambelt change  :y
Even if you decide to get it done by someone else this time, you will definately be up for doing it yourself next time! ;D ;)
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #4 on: 15 October 2010, 23:09:52 »
Did my 2.5 2 weeks ago after having Daz through to do my 2.6, if you are a confident DIYer then it is certainly a job you can do. Do not try it without a locking kit, it is essential! Suggest that you get a copy of the DVD from the forum shop - massive help. You will also need a decent set of torx sockets, a decent torque wrench and a cranked 30mm ring spanner along side the usual tools. Go for a VX kit, water pump and pink VX antifreeze if possible. Only trouble I had was getting one of the locking tools to slide between the cam sprockets.  :y
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #5 on: 15 October 2010, 23:11:05 »
Just make sure you do it properly, tighten everything, and then check again.. Mistakes are costly!!

I would recommend using someone from this site just to make sure!

I got mine fitted properly, but then paid a garage to replace oil seal on crank.. I forgot to check their work and now I've got a dead Mig!!   :'(
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #6 on: 15 October 2010, 23:27:18 »
omg, thats a great response, cheers guys. im gonna do it myself then, as i want to learn more about the v6 engine, wheres the best place to get the locking kit from? and i`ll get this oof vid too, what a great forum!!! cheeeeerz! :y
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #7 on: 15 October 2010, 23:32:19 »
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..... wheres the best place to get the locking kit from?  ......

depending on where you live, you may live close to another forum member & maybe able to borrow one.

if you fill in your profile at the side     :y :y :y
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #8 on: 16 October 2010, 07:47:44 »
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omg, thats a great response, cheers guys. im gonna do it myself then, as i want to learn more about the v6 engine, wheres the best place to get the locking kit from? and i`ll get this oof vid too, what a great forum!!! cheeeeerz! :y

I'm not far from you so you can borrow mine with the 32mm ring spanner you need also
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #9 on: 16 October 2010, 10:10:14 »
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omg, thats a great response, cheers guys. im gonna do it myself then, as i want to learn more about the v6 engine, wheres the best place to get the locking kit from? and i`ll get this oof vid too, what a great forum!!! cheeeeerz! :y

I'm not far from you so you can borrow mine with the 32mm ring spanner you need also
thankyou bud, thats a great help, ive got to get the vid next, do i get that from the oof shop? i`ll have a mooch there now lol , so does anyone know how much a kit will cost? and do i get genuine vx or is there another kit thats better? cheers, john
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« Reply #10 on: 16 October 2010, 10:26:04 »
dvd now purchased,  :y  :)
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #11 on: 16 October 2010, 10:54:47 »
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Just make sure you do it properly, tighten everything, and then check again.. Mistakes are costly!!

I would recommend using someone from this site just to make sure!

I got mine fitted properly, but then paid a garage to replace oil seal on crank.. I forgot to check their work and now I've got a dead Mig!!   :'(

i hope you are taking garage to the cleaners.

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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #12 on: 16 October 2010, 15:01:10 »
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Just make sure you do it properly, tighten everything, and then check again.. Mistakes are costly!!

I would recommend using someone from this site just to make sure!

I got mine fitted properly, but then paid a garage to replace oil seal on crank.. I forgot to check their work and now I've got a dead Mig!!   :'(

i hope you are taking garage to the cleaners.

yes, i know i would!!! you know what the famous saying is,"if you want it done properly,do it yourself" so true  ;) thats sad news though.  :(
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #13 on: 16 October 2010, 18:17:30 »
i lkearned that one after having some genuines ebc pads fitted to a nosed astra gte

after they snaped in half 3 days later while trying to stop the car and neally writeing off some poor guys BMW M5

thank fully he was a decent blocke and we just mised had a look at car with me and 3 of the 4 pads had snaped in half

genuine ebc my ass

after a short reducation/negotiation of garage owner a deal was stuck ;D
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Re: cambelt change diy?
« Reply #14 on: 16 October 2010, 21:24:00 »
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Straightforward enough job, deffo need the locking kit. If you`re a tad unsure contact "Elite Pete" or "Darth loo knee" on here

Pete did mine a few days ago. get it done by one of the guys if your not 100% :y
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