The Rig

iTrader: (13)

Been quoted about £200 or there abouts from main dealer, is it a ahrd one on these engines, done a few on my old cav etc, is it worth the hassle doing it DIY or should i just let the "pros" do it ?

any special tools, when the belt is bought thats near £70 gone already......

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

no one done this ?

5cby

if i had the time i would do it myself
just make sure cams stay where they are
there is some special tool for it
get a manual about and follow that

and spend the money saved on some beers

ticky

You will need something to compress the belt tensioner vertically (G clamp or vice) Other than that nothing really special required just normal tools etc.

But I have seen a special tool that locks (main dealers workshop) the RH (Inlet & exhaust) pullies. As these are on tension when set up on their alignment position
I suppose it makes it easier to fit the belt.
I have fitted the timing belt twice without any real cam locking tools other than a friend to help.

There is a good fitting guide on the P1 forum (with some pictures)