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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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As above, it's really overdue a new cambelt so I'll be sorting it in the next week or so while its off the road waiting for a new windscreen. I remember reading somewhere about changing the water pump whilst the belt is out for future proofing, is this correct? It's running a bit of power (346) so anything else worth changing?

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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Full Cambelt kit and water pump is advisory, import car parts is the place to buy or markip on eBay.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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Nice one, will have a gander.
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Is the upgrade belt kit worth getting with my sort of power or is it aimed at more higher HP?
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They are just stronger and less prone to snapping due to better meterial strength like cosworth belts, gates performance kevlar etc.
Standard Gates is a good enough belt IMO, upgrade is down to you IMO.
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change the pump and the tensioners dependant on mileage / condition / if they have been replaced before etc
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not worth it for that sort of power

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Is the upgrade belt kit worth getting with my sort of power or is it aimed at more higher HP?
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