cam belt change

1st of all get the car ready for the job in hand.

disconnect the battery
handbrake on
loosen the drivers wheel bolts,but DO NOT unbolt fully or remove
undo the 2 13mm mounting bolts on the expansion tank and lift it forward to the front of the engine bay.no need to remove the coolant hoses
if you want a bit more access you can remove the drivers side headlight as well.
there is 1 10mm on top and one 8mm to the rear of the headlight.then unplug the wiring connectors and indicator bulb holder
remove the electrical wiring for around the top cam belt cover.undo 1 10mm bolt for the top cam belt cover(to the left front of the engine) and remove the cover
jack the car up on the drivers side and put an axle stand underneath to support it.
(do not work on the car with just the jack supporting!!)
remove the drivers side wheel
remove the wheel arch liner and lower engine cover.these are held in with 8 & 10mm bolts/screws

seicentom · 16-09-2008

I used this guide last weekend on my sei sporting , simple to follow and accurate.Thanks.

**custard** · 10-10-2008

good stuff,remember the guides are not set in stone
so if anyone has tips or better ways to do something then post it or pm me and i can edit
same goes if anyone has pics to add

SRIDAVE · 11-01-2009

used this guide yesterday and it was a easy job

Menno86 · 21-01-2009

Great guide...tnx

levemircento · 24-06-2009

this might be useful here

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Fistral fig · 16-08-2009

Great description Custard thank you, is it not prudent to change the water pump as well while doing this job, as I didnt see it mentioned???FF

**custard** · 16-08-2009

Originally Posted by Fistral fig

Great description Custard thank you, is it not prudent to change the water pump as well while doing this job, as I didnt see it mentioned???FF

well its a safe engine so its less of an issue as on interference engines
however if you have it all stripped and have the cash then it doesnt hurt

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