How essential is it that I get cam belt replaced now?

[DrR]

Included in the price as far as i'm aware. Was when i had it done anyway.

 

[172Ben]

Nope, its included.

They are epic!

 

[Seb25]

That's pretty incredible, most mechanics around my area offer you a seat in their "lounge area" with a selection of FHM magazines from 1998 and a nice portion of snot on the seats, I will definitely be having a word with those guys!

I'm very tempted to get it lowered at the same time (lol this was supposed to be a money saving vehicle after i've sold my Saab 93!) - is the general consensus to whack it on Eibach springs, that's 30mm right?

I like the car to just be sitting a little over the top of the wheel, not dropped on it's arse, what's my best option?

 

[.Simon]

Just out of interest, how important is it to get the full Aux kit?

I bought a Aux belt off of eBay last year and got it fitted at the beginning of the year. As far as I know, they only fitted the belt and not the full kit.

Opinions?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

If the aux belt goes it can take the cambelt with it. So id say quite important

 

[.Simon]

Yeah, I know that - BUT, the Aux belt has been changed, just not the guttings that go with it ... what else, apart from the Aux Belt goes with the 'kit'?

 

[realnumber 1]

is there any closer to Huddersfield that are also known to be good. Leeds, Manchester etc?

You could go to the mechanic I use in Milnsbridge. Great prices and top work. He's done everything on mine since I got it in 2007. Wouldn't go anywhere else tbh. Did my cambelts 18 months ago now.

Place is Twist Grip n Spanner.

 

[Snails]

http://www.northwestperformance.co.uk/

Based in Northwich, they are one of the traders on here.

 

[AlanHod]

Yeah, I know that - BUT, the Aux belt has been changed, just not the guttings that go with it ... what else, apart from the Aux Belt goes with the 'kit'?

I'd recommend getting the kit replaced. The aux belt tensioner was pushing my aux belt of the pulleys, it frayed which eventually took the cambelt with it. Keep a check that the aux belt is central on the pulley.

 

[Munson]

OK drive it around on the limiter then.

 

[sideways danny]

Yeah, I know that - BUT, the Aux belt has been changed, just not the guttings that go with it ... what else, apart from the Aux Belt goes with the 'kit'?

bit of judgement needed TBH, low miles and no play or noise from the idlers then they'll be ok for quite some time. If it's done lots of miles then probably should be changed. Increasingly common that it's needed though.
As an example, if it's had cambelt and aux kit done, then done 20k in 3 years after, I'd just change the aux belt. If it's never been done, then it'll almost certainly need a kit

 

[.Simon]

I'd recommend getting the kit replaced. The aux belt tensioner was pushing my aux belt of the pulleys, it frayed which eventually took the cambelt with it. Keep a check that the aux belt is central on the pulley.

Cheers mate, I'll keep an eye out - will get the kit replaced again in January when it's service time!

 

[AlanHod]

Cheers mate, I'll keep an eye out - will get the kit replaced again in January when it's service time!

No probs, I know how much belt fails cost now (after finding out the hard way), will certainly be keeping a close eye on the belts in the future.

 

[.Simon]

^

I've always been on top of the belts (Had the Cambelt changed last year as soon as I got the car) and also got the Aux belt replaced in January - but always was under the impression that it was just the belt and no tensioners etc.

The garage would of picked it up if the tensioners and pulleys were failing (reputable French car specialist in SE Essex) and would of let me know I would of imagine - but it's always good to keep an eye on it.

Is it easy to see / reach to inspect?

 

[sideways danny]

you can get to the lower idler to see if there's any movement to worry about very easily. just reach under the bumper. doesn't tell you everything, but it's a good indication

 

[Seb25]

You could go to the mechanic I use in Milnsbridge. Great prices and top work. He's done everything on mine since I got it in 2007. Wouldn't go anywhere else tbh. Did my cambelts 18 months ago now.

Place is Twist Grip n Spanner.

Two mins from my house! How much did they charge?

 

[eo52vug]

I sold my 172 to my bro a good few years ago and i told him that its important to get the belts done early , well its a 52 plate 55k and guess what its still on the same belts! now thats a time bomb lol

 

[realnumber 1]

Two mins from my house! How much did they charge?

Without going through all my paper work it was about £270 or something. Top person to deal with and although not a Clio specialist he is a Cambelt specialist so knows what he's doing... He's just in the middle of restoring his 400bhp odd Trans-Am at the min. Smokey and the bandit style lol.

 

[.GAZ.]

My ph1 had the belts done 18 months ago @ 79k, I'm getting them done again next month @ 95k!

 

[realnumber 1]

My ph1 had the belts done 18 months ago @ 79k, I'm getting them done again next month @ 95k!

How come?

 

[.GAZ.]

Reliability.

 

[realnumber 1]

Reliability.

Lol, that sounds more like paranoia to me .

 

[.GAZ.]

Lol, that sounds more like paranoia to me .

Well, I'm already taking the engine out to change the clutch and have the box reconditioned so may aswell do the belts at the same time!

 

[realnumber 1]

furry muff, if your doing all that anyway!

 

[Jimmybs]

where is the best place in cambridgeshire to get it done?

 

[Seb25]

Can anybody supply both Cam and Aux kits on here for less than £250?