1.8 cambelt Questions

[Insomnia]

Coupla questions..

1. Is the mk1 1.8 engine any different to the mk2 1.8?

2. When doing a cambelt change on a 1.8, what are the components needed?

3. Whilst changing cambelt and tensioner(s), would it be wise to replace anything else?

Ta guys.

Ins.

Dec '97 1.8GT / 108,500 miles (New engine @ 77,000)
Current Status: Running well

 

[Anonymous]

All tensioners and some ppl. recommend changing the water pump.
The difference is in the number of the teeth on the cambelt - I think

sven

 

[Insomnia]

All tensioners - is that one fixed and one variable?

Ins.

Dec '97 1.8GT / 108,500 miles (New engine @ 77,000)
Current Status: Running well

 

[Insomnia]

Is there a way I could tell before diving in to change the belt?

I've been offered from a colleague at work for him to do the cambelt+bits for £50 + parts.

Ins.

Dec '97 1.8GT / 108,500 miles (New engine @ 77,000)
Current Status: Running well

 

[julian]

just had my belt/tensioners changed today . £50 seems a reasonable price , timing belt kit should have adjustable tensioner / belt and idler ( fixed pully ) in it . my kit cost £70 inc vat ( gates )

 

[Insomnia]

Is yours a 1.8 as well mate?

Ins.

Dec '97 1.8GT / 108,500 miles (New engine @ 77,000)
Current Status: Running well

 

[julian]

yes 1997 1.8 hlx