Is it neccessary to completely remove timing belt when removing cams

**Drew** · 21-02-2007 06:39 PM

Seriously dude it can be done without fully removing the belt...

But trust me... It is a lot easier to do the job completely

**Samo** · 21-02-2007 07:22 PM

i know it can be done without removing belt..

when u put the belt on theres just a good chance tha the bottom mark gets moveds dats all ...

but why risk it doing it dodgy ?? .... its just not worth to risk it

**TODA AU** · 21-02-2007 09:11 PM

Are your cams standard?

**BlitZ** · 22-02-2007 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by TODA AU

Are your cams standard?

yeah they are...

... Im only expecting 0.005kw from them

**string** · 22-02-2007 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Samo

i know it can be done without removing belt..

when u put the belt on theres just a good chance tha the bottom mark gets moveds dats all ...

but why risk it doing it dodgy ?? .... its just not worth to risk it

There is no risk of you ever losing cam timing....

Cam gears have up marks to indicate TDC, and your crank pulley has a TDC mark on it.

Complete removal of the timing belt is a waste of time. You do need to loosen the tensioner however as said previously.

As for the cam thing, just find the right sized allen key and put it in the slot to lock it in. Look at the cams, you'll figure it out

**BlitZ** · 22-02-2007 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by string

There is no risk of you ever losing cam timing....

Cam gears have up marks to indicate TDC, and your crank pulley has a TDC mark on it.

Complete removal of the timing belt is a waste of time. You do need to loosen the tensioner however as said previously.

As for the cam thing, just find the right sized allen key and put it in the slot to lock it in. Look at the cams, you'll figure it out

thats the way im going to do it.. thanks peoples

TDC
loosen tensioner
lock in cams
crack cam bolts
slide off belt
change gears
blah blah blah
retension belt as per belt change
Crank it several time by hand to confirm..