magictree

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Hey guys, gonna need to change my cambelt and aux belts soon and just wandered if it a job that can be easily carried out myself or whether its gonna be a real pain.. I have a non turbo 2000 classic sport.
Thanks all
Magictree

stualex

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Depends how handy with the spanners you are. I did mine a month or so ago and took around 4 hours, only need basic tools and a torque wrench. There are plenty of guides on the net with photos. Out of personal experience I would say get the full kit inc pullies and tensioner unless you are 100% sure when they were done last. Import car parts do the kit, belt, pullies and tensioner for around £170.

There will be plenty of people on here to offer advice if you do decide to tackle it.

Ciaran

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Its easy enough but getting the passenger side pullies to line up and stay where they are is a PITA.

JDM_Stig

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Make or buy a locking tool and its just the same as doing 2 x 16v engine cambelts but only one crank,
it isnt hard but its certainly not a 10 minute job.

magictree

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Thanks guys, one for the next couple of days off then