Team Escargot Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Probably a very old question 2006 1.8K super sport R done around 7K - when should I change the cambelt? (its an auto tensioner type) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1MON Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I haven't got a clue! But there is a good video on how to do it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Just before it breaks !! Or by it's 4th birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jradley Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Which reminds me, I think my car is probably overdue for cambelt change...... How easy is this to do with the engine in the car and what is the prescribed method for locking the engine to undo/retorque the crank pulley ? Cheers, John (good video btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 1 Very 2 Large screwdriver in ringgear 😬 jj MTM , N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. 240BHP 1900cc K Series 40th Anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMALC Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 It is easy to do but makes you a bit nervous. Loads of room to work. I put mine in 6th gear and had Shirley standing on the brakes with the hand brake on as well while I undid the nut. Same for tightening. Worth investing in the cam locking tool. Draper do one and it is not expensive. Very satisfying when it all goes to plan, but take your time and double check everything. S7MAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jradley Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 sorry if this is hijacking the OP's thread, but I think it is on topic...... My car is nearly 9 years old, 24k miles. Previous owner for 4 or 5 years kept receipts for everything, but no record of cam belt change, hence my concern that it may need doing. I've currently got the radiator out so I figured while access is even easier I'd take a look. I whipped off the top cover today and the belt is a Gates branded belt, rather than Rover/Unipart, and looks to be in good condition, so I figure it has been replaced. However, since I just don't know it's history I think replacement is a good idea. I've ordered the Draper cam lock tool from a local motor factor - £3.50 :) Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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