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Hey guys, Has anyone used a belt tension guage when changing the cambelt? The workshop manual says to use one but i dont want to pay
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 xsisid
Newbie  Location: lincoln Registered: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 49 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 31st Mar 2010 at 01:23
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #2
never used one yet, I just set them till they feel right, roughly 45-90 degree twist in the belt without using excessive pressure on the longest run.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 31st Mar 2010 at 02:30
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #3
I had various problems after doing a head rebuild on mine which turned out to be a slightly bent cam causing the belt to wobble, but i borrowed a tension gauge from one of the other mechanics at work and i had been setting it correctly anyway, i wouldnt bother mate. Just make sure its not loose and not tight enough to play a tune on! should be able to get about a 45 degree twist on the longest part once all done. Dont forget to turn it over a few times by hand once the new belt is on to make sure you clear the valves!  EDIT: (as welshpug says) ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 31st Mar 2010 at 02:49
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xsisid
Newbie Location: lincoln Registered: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 49 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Thanks guys, going to try and get it done this weekend then. Got water pump to change too and ive heard these engines are abit of a pain to bleed. Does anyone know a way to make this an easy job?? |
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Posted 1st Apr 2010 at 02:16
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #5
never found them hard to bleed tbh, but a pop bottle wedged in the expansion tank with the bottom chopped off to act as an extra reservoir helps as it places the level of the coolant much higher than any of the bleed points.there are 3, Heater pipes, Thermostat housing, and top nearside of the radiator usually. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 1st Apr 2010 at 02:33
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xsisid
Newbie Location: lincoln Registered: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 49 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Nice 1, thanks mate |
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Posted 1st Apr 2010 at 02:44
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