General newbie,timming belt ??

[tripletdad]

hi my first Seicento sporting,has done 68k but dont know if cambelt changed,so is there any way to check for wear?
how easy is it to change? any help guidence much appreciated

 

[sikersh]

hi my first Seicento sporting,has done 68k but dont know if cambelt changed,so is there any way to check for wear?
how easy is it to change? any help guidence much appreciated

the 'FIRE' engine in your sporting is safe, which means that valves won't bend (from hitting pistons) if your belt breaks. i'd get it done though just for convenience more than anything, i changed mine whilst doing my headgasket and it was fairly straight forward, well worth doing yourself to save bucks get an haynes manual if your not too sure, it'll guide you through everything in good detail

 

[tripletdad]

ok thanks for that

 

[custard]

check the guides section.
2 guides on cambelt changing

service intervals are outlined in the faq's

 

[FIREsporting]

If u do the timing belt id buy the kit for it mate,

as for check for wear look on the backside of the timing belt if glazed or has a glossy appearance, it means the rubber is getting hard and the belt needs replaced.

Another quick check is to push your fingernail into the rubber so see if it leaves a mark. If the rubber is too hard to leave a mark, the belt needs replaced.

Any belt that shows obvious damage such as frayed or exposed cords, damaged teeth, hunks of rubber missing, deep cracks, excessive surface cracking or cracks near the base of the belt teeth should be replaced without delay.

Check pulley alignment and belt tension, if the belt shows signs of physical wear, check the condition of the pulleys. There should be no nicks, rough spots or other damage that could chew up the belt. If a pulley is worn or damaged, replace it.