Technical 1.6 16v timeing belt how hard?

[task]

i all
as it states above how hard is this job. and what lenght of time. someone told me it takes two and a half hours. i know the 2.0l is a pig to do. but i thought the 1.6 could be done with no fuss.already orderd the belt and tensioner.

 

[task]

bump.. as no one done this?

 

[sammiboo]

I have seen that we had guides for the 20v but havent seen anything for the smaller engine - try using search and in the bravo/a section too see if something comes up

 

[Citizen Smith]

The 1.6 16v engine is ok to do if you have the needed camshaft locking plates.

You need these to keep the cams in place, so you can have the cam pulleys loose from the cams - you possibly can use a universal cam locking tool and mark up the bottom pulley before removing the belt - Never done it that way 'cos have the tools at work.

You also need a special tool to put tension on the belt - a theme with all Fiat stuff now.

https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=47022
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/engine-timing-tools.php?pageNum_Recordset1=1&totalRows_Recordset1=56