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Cambelt going ?
« on: 30 October 2011, 13:57:05 »
Hi guys, what are the symptons of a cambelt that might need changing, I started to hear a sound a bit like pinking today and had the bonnet open, it doesent sound like it's coming from inside the engine itself and its a sort of metalic rattle, I'm not sure when the cambelt was last done.
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #1 on: 30 October 2011, 13:59:22 »
could be aux belt related, but if your cambelt history is known, change it ASAP. You don't state what engine you have, if its a 2.0/2.2 the waterpump is cambelt driven, if thats unknown too, could be a ticking time bomb  :y
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #2 on: 30 October 2011, 14:00:05 »
....cambelt history is unknown, d'oh!
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #3 on: 30 October 2011, 14:01:44 »
It's a 2.6 2001 auto saloon CD, I dont know the cambelt history.
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #4 on: 30 October 2011, 14:05:42 »
Quote from: Mart280 on 30 October 2011, 14:01:44
It's a 2.6 2001 auto saloon CD, I dont know the cambelt history.

Then change it ASAP. Many members here offer services, sure they will be along soon.

Cambelt change? Maybe £150ish? vs complete engine rebuild  :y
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #5 on: 30 October 2011, 14:07:20 »
It is difficult to say what a noise is without hearing it.
If you don't have any cambelt history then it would be advisible to get it done like Tunnie already said :)
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #6 on: 30 October 2011, 14:07:28 »
The only symptom of a cambelt needing changing is when it snaps and bends your valves. You really need to get it changed asap by someone who knows what they are doing. :y
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #7 on: 30 October 2011, 14:08:40 »
Thanks for the advice guys, any capable guys live near Hastings.
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #8 on: 30 October 2011, 17:40:36 »
Reading this about the cambelt got me thinking, I just had a look at my service book and can’t see anything about cambelt replacement.

What it does mention is “Toothed belt and Ribbed belt”, this is where I show my ignorance again. Would any of those be classed as a cambelt?

How often should they be changed, mileage and time factor?

I hate the thought of having engine rebuild.

Sorry for hijacking Mart.  :(
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #9 on: 30 October 2011, 17:42:00 »
Toothed belt will be cambelt. Should be changed every 40,000 miles or 4 years.Whichever comes first. :y
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #10 on: 30 October 2011, 17:42:52 »
No-one from Hastings area springs to mind, but hopefully someone will know better. :-\
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #11 on: 30 October 2011, 17:43:19 »
Toothed belt is cam belt and should be changed as a kit every 40000 miles or 4 years which ever comes first ;)
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #12 on: 30 October 2011, 17:51:08 »
Thanks Albs & Pete, :y :y

you've put my mind at rest on that one.  :y :y

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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #13 on: 30 October 2011, 17:51:48 »
Mate of mine had a listen and said it sounds like the water pump
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Re: Cambelt going ?
« Reply #14 on: 30 October 2011, 17:58:43 »
change water pump at same time as cambelt ( which is the toothed one ) ;) and the ( ribbed one is the auxillary belt ) :y
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