cambelt

  1. Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Maidstone Posts: 1223 Citroen Saxo VTR MK2
    #1
    i got a saxo vtr and i dont know when the cam belt was changed last so i was thinking of getting it changed

    after reading the haynes manual it seems pretty easy to do it yourself?

    would you say go for it by following the steps from the haynes manual? as it seems easy by that!

    BUT

    i been looking at the newman cam to put in my engine and i been told that the cam can be changed without removing the head, just loosen the head bolts but then you might aswell change the head gasket as it will be disturbed after loosening the head bolts

    i been told that on a high lift cam the timing is slightly different is that correct? so im guessing that you wouldnt use the timing lock on the head?

    opinions from all please
  2. Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Bridgend Posts: 1098 Golf GTI 1.8 turbo
    #2
    High risk thing to do though, if it snaps then you're fucked.

    Changing the tensioners makes the job harder too I've heard
  3. Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Maidstone Posts: 1223 Citroen Saxo VTR MK2
    #3
    i know its a high risk but surely if you get the tension tool you could do it? no?
  4. Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Wiltshire Posts: 1366 1)Posi Blue Westie 2)172
    #4
    TBH if your not very experienced at it i wouldn't bother,
    It may sound easy but if you fuck it up you will of wished you paid someone who knows what they are doing,
    If your getting your cams fitted you may as well pay them to do the belt at the same time
  5. Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Maidstone Posts: 1223 Citroen Saxo VTR MK2
    #5
    yeah im just trying to find someone cheap to fit my cam atm

    ive been quoted £150 to change the cam and belt so far dont think im guna beat that tbh!
  6. Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Wiltshire Posts: 1366 1)Posi Blue Westie 2)172
    #6
    That price is alright,
    I wouldn't moan tbh