VTS Timing belt kits

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 York-Hull Posts: 222 Saxo VTR MK2
    #1
    Hey im about to order one tomorrow, just had a look on good old ebay to see some prices before i go to motorfactors and ive seen cam belt, tensioner and water pump here for £105. Its a 'Gates' timing belt...is that a cheapy or what? im not sure as i sort of guessed around 130 for timing belt and water pump?

    I might go to motor factors anyways, as then it will be within the next day or so! Just want to know on price!

    Also ive seen a clutch on ebay for 50 quid, is that about right? Again il probably go to motorfactors unless they will rip me.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)
    #2
    Say away from clutches for 50 quid!! Get a valeo one for like 80 quid and cam belt kits with out water pump are like 80 then water pump like 20 quid.

    Only get gates belts.
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #3
    +1^^ false economy on crap cheapo parts, steer clear of ebay bargain parts,they'll bite you on the arse. Had one customer in for a clutch who managed a whole 110 miles before his ebay bargain clutch exploded, as for cambelt kits, Gates or SKF are the ones to go for,nothing else compares.
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390
    #4
    +1 on SKF for me, great parts.
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390
    #5
    You can get an SKF timing belt kit from eurocarparts for 110, but 30% off if you use the code "ISLEWORTH3" before 12 tonight! mega bargain.
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  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 York-Hull Posts: 222 Saxo VTR MK2
    #6
    Cheers! As i said i was purely looking on ebay for a price guide! i suppose il get the timing belt kit (SKF) from euro car parts and see about a clutch from motorfactors first . I believe motorfactors only stock Valeo clutches...cant remember!
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)
    #7
    Yep most gates belt now come with skf bearing and tensioner.

    Only kits I use on Saxo I only use gates belt!!
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 York-Hull Posts: 222 Saxo VTR MK2
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gabbastard View Post
    You can get an SKF timing belt kit from eurocarparts for 110, but 30% off if you use the code "ISLEWORTH3" before 12 tonight! mega bargain.
    Cheers for this one especialy, ordered a sach clutch and skf timing belt off the site. dont think motorfactors could beat 150 quid for the pair!
  9. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Poole, Dorset Posts: 447 Mk1 VTS
    #9
    One thing worth noting when changing the idler pulley. You will find that the bolt that retains it is VERY stiff due to the threadlock applied to it so give it a good soak with Plus-Gas or WD40 before, and if necessary during, its removal otherwise to bolt gets VERY stressed and weakened in the process such that there is a high risk of it failing when it is reassembled. Also, remove all the old threadlock from the thread of the bolt before reassembly or it will get equally stressed during reassembly.

    Trust me, I speak from experience!!
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  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 York-Hull Posts: 222 Saxo VTR MK2
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VTS123 View Post
    One thing worth noting when changing the idler pulley. You will find that the bolt that retains it is VERY stiff due to the threadlock applied to it so give it a good soak with Plus-Gas or WD40 before, and if necessary during, its removal otherwise to bolt gets VERY stressed and weakened in the process such that there is a high risk of it failing when it is reassembled. Also, remove all the old threadlock from the thread of the bolt before reassembly or it will get equally stressed during reassembly.

    Trust me, I speak from experience!!
    Cheers again! Take it i re-apply thread lock?
  11. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Poole, Dorset Posts: 447 Mk1 VTS
    #11
    Yes, re-apply threadlock.
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)
    #12
    You get an ilder in a cam belt kit.... So you will change it... And it not that hard to get out trust me lol
  13. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Poole, Dorset Posts: 447 Mk1 VTS
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AndySAXO View Post
    You get an ilder in a cam belt kit.... So you will change it... And it not that hard to get out trust me lol
    Indeed you do, hence to advice in relation to the bolt that holds it on lol
  14. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 5
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stured View Post
    Hey im about to order one tomorrow, just had a look on good old ebay to see some prices before i go to motorfactors and ive seen cam belt, tensioner and water pump here for £105. Its a 'Gates' timing belt...is that a cheapy or what? im not sure as i sort of guessed around 130 for timing belt and water pump?

    I might go to motor factors anyways, as then it will be within the next day or so! Just want to know on price!

    Also ive seen a clutch on ebay for 50 quid, is that about right? Again il probably go to motorfactors unless they will rip me.
    I am not sure about the Gates timing belt, but I have to agree that SKF timing belts are pretty decent and is affordable.
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #15
    well skf kits come with a gates belt lol, and they have long been recognised as the best mainstream belt you can get