Replacing Cam Belt, any heads up ?

1. T99SAX L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 50

   #1 2nd December 2012, 20:22

   So,
   
   Will be replacing cam belt in the week, as i bought the car with a new speedo so god knows how much mileage its gone, i will be checking water pump is ok too. also replacing the tensioner.
   
   Any heads up on this ?? anything i should look for or be careful with ?
   
   Cheers!!
   
   
2. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #2 2nd December 2012, 21:52

   Have a search and check the stickers, it's pretty straightforward.
   And welcome to the forum.
3. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #3 2nd December 2012, 22:31

   Which engine? 8v easy as pie, 16v a little more involved but still pretty simple.
   Just read the guides a few times, take your time and double check everything if you're in doubt.
4. Lee_gsi Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2012 Havant (Hampshire) Posts: 181 Saxo Furio and Vauxhall Signum

   #4 2nd December 2012, 22:34

   For the price just replace the water pump at the same time whilst its apart.
5. T99SAX L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 50

   #5 2nd December 2012, 22:48

   thanks guys, its a 8v. I'll give it ago and see how i get on .. I shall price up water pump and if its not to pricey i shall do it unless the one on there looks quite new.