VTR timing belt renewal

1. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

   #1 11th February 2013, 15:02

   Is this an easy job on the saxo? Are there any special tools required? And am I right in hearing you need to change the water pump too?
2. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #2 11th February 2013, 15:12

   8V is rather easy to DIY. Should take a couple of hours tops.
   
   Its recommended that you change the water pump, they can be a nightmare to get off, but dont be afraid to give it a good hit!
3. Bobo0907 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 North East Scotland Posts: 686 Inferno 182, S2 Indigo Rallye

   #3 11th February 2013, 17:03

   The 8v TU is easy enough to do. Tbh the hardest part I found was taking off the cambelt covers! If you've done cambelts before, you should have no problems tbh. Personally I would change the water pump as well, seeing as you have taking everything off anyway.
4. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #4 11th February 2013, 17:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bobo0907 The 8v TU is easy enough to do. Tbh the hardest part I found was taking off the cambelt covers! If you've done cambelts before, you should have no problems tbh. Personally I would change the water pump as well, seeing as you have taking everything off anyway.

   This lol.
   The covers are a nigthmare
5. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

   #5 11th February 2013, 17:33

   oh joy. lol
6. tom_vts16v Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2012 coningsby,lincs Posts: 381 2000 saxo vts

   #6 11th February 2013, 18:47

   covers on a vts are a bitch aswell but i fell lucky with the water pump as it fell out almost
7. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #7 11th February 2013, 19:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tom_vts16v covers on a vts are a bitch aswell but i fell lucky with the water pump as it fell out almost

   Think that's hard? I've just done all 4 (yes 4!!) belts on my vvc.
   2 cam belts and 2 aux.
   lots of shouting involved
8. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

   #8 11th February 2013, 20:40

   Everything works after a good shouting session!
   
   I've invented new swear words during such sessions. lol
9. user_43898 Established Member Joined: May 2010 leicester Posts: 1446 Clio 182 Inferno

   #9 11th February 2013, 20:53

   I made a 'how to' thread on this a few years ago, heres the link:
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=311423
10. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

    #10 11th February 2013, 20:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rod1 Everything works after a good shouting session! I've invented new swear words during such sessions. lol

    Oh, do share!
    Any prove to be more effective?
11. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

    #11 11th February 2013, 21:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SnakeVTR I made a 'how to' thread on this a few years ago, heres the link: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=311423

    Cheers for the link but i think ill pay someone to do it... Better safe than sorry. lol
    
    Anyone wanna earn some beer money? pmsl!
12. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

    #12 11th February 2013, 21:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jasonmayall Oh, do share! Any prove to be more effective?

    'Meecrob' but i don't think i can claim to have invented it cuz im sure I've heard it before. lol