Malc
Member
Hi again,
This Marea Weekend 125 TD I recently got. It has only 40k genuine miles on a nine year old car, and still on original timing belt. This is something I want to get done before I start to use it. The joys!
I’ve ordered a CD Workshop Manual - awaiting delivery.
I’ve had a look at the Marea 20v cam belt change link and the req’d jacking up and down to give req’d access. This link does not include cam-belt tensioner replacement. I’ve read Hellcat’s advice – “NEVER get the cambelt changed without changing the cam belt tensioners”. Can this also be done with engine in?
Any similar links?
I’ve done several belt changes on Peugeot 405 / 406 & Citroen Xantia – similar access problems between engine and inner wing. Changing tensioners was not recommended, that I saw.
These engines had bolt holes in pump and cam sprockets with corresponding tapped holes in block & head. A hole in block to insert specific size drill bit into hole in flywheel. Easypeasy! Does Fiat not have similar? I’ve only read about removal to fit ‘locking tools’ or marking prior to belt removal.
I don’t want to fit any parts that are going to let me down. Any recommendation on sources of belts and tensioner, etc at reasonable prices? Any other tipsfor this job?
Thanks
Malcolm
This Marea Weekend 125 TD I recently got. It has only 40k genuine miles on a nine year old car, and still on original timing belt. This is something I want to get done before I start to use it. The joys!
I’ve ordered a CD Workshop Manual - awaiting delivery.
I’ve had a look at the Marea 20v cam belt change link and the req’d jacking up and down to give req’d access. This link does not include cam-belt tensioner replacement. I’ve read Hellcat’s advice – “NEVER get the cambelt changed without changing the cam belt tensioners”. Can this also be done with engine in?
Any similar links?
I’ve done several belt changes on Peugeot 405 / 406 & Citroen Xantia – similar access problems between engine and inner wing. Changing tensioners was not recommended, that I saw.
These engines had bolt holes in pump and cam sprockets with corresponding tapped holes in block & head. A hole in block to insert specific size drill bit into hole in flywheel. Easypeasy! Does Fiat not have similar? I’ve only read about removal to fit ‘locking tools’ or marking prior to belt removal.
I don’t want to fit any parts that are going to let me down. Any recommendation on sources of belts and tensioner, etc at reasonable prices? Any other tipsfor this job?
Thanks
Malcolm