cam belt tools..........

03 75 2.5 V6 Conny · 25th September 2009, 10:58

Hi Keir

I was talking to my local garage about this a couple of days ago.

They had 2 V6 75's in. My was having the exhaust done but the other was having the belts etc done.

They had to spend £300+ to get the correct tool and they also said that if you change the belt you should change the water pump as the new belt will cause it to leak due to change in tension etc.

They are interested in doing any 75 belts as they now have all the equipment to do it.

They are based in SW14 (London).

Cheers

Ian

BigRuss · 25th September 2009, 11:30

The problem with the cutting down the middle method is that to get the new belt on, you have to release the tension on the tensioner as the old belt will have stretched and the new one won't have. This means there is an increased risk of the belt slipping unless your careful.

Member newcybrown has a set that he hires out for £25 for two weekends (plus deposit) well worth it IMO to do the job properly.

Keir if you put your location in your details it may help as there may be others in your area who may have the correct tools.

Russ

Departed · 25th September 2009, 12:40

You should also think about the tensioner itself. Another member, Stocktake, had a V6 scrapped when the tensioner broke up as the belts had been changed but not that.

Now I worry all the time because although the belts had been done on mine, I see the tensioner wasn't.

chris75 · 25th September 2009, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowedb

You should also think about the tensioner itself. Another member, Stocktake, had a V6 scrapped when the tensioner broke up as the belts had been changed but not that.

And there's an idler pulley too ! Anything in there which isn't done at 90k is being asked to survive to the next time at 180k

newcybrown · 25th September 2009, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03 75 2.5 V6 Conny

They had to spend £300+ to get the correct tool and they also said that if you change the belt you should change the water pump as the new belt will cause it to leak due to change in tension etc.

Ian

What twaddle there should be no change in tension, as the tensioner is automatic, if the belt does stretch the tension is kept constant.

I agree that the water pump should be changed but that is not the reason for doing so.

It is more important to change the idler pulley and the tensioner as they are more prone to failure than the belts.

suty445 · 25th September 2009, 20:51

getting mine done thursday xpart dealer in swinton 395 all in incl the rollers etc good price i thought

keir1163 · 28th September 2009, 08:38

Anyone follwing this thread will know the dilema i had re belts .............so i got the engine from george

http://www.rovermgparts.co.uk and just thought i would see it he would change the belts alone fro me before shipping and voila..........£100 done and ready for me to fit to my envioromentally freindly 190bhp LPG car!!lol

keir1163 · 26th September 2009, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by newcybrown

What twaddle there should be no change in tension, as the tensioner is automatic, if the belt does stretch the tension is kept constant.

I agree that the water pump should be changed but that is not the reason for doing so.

It is more important to change the idler pulley and the tensioner as they are more prone to failure than the belts.

so if one has the correct tools it is a fairly easy operation???????any idea once the engine is out how long it will take?

chris75 · 26th September 2009, 10:59

With the engine out , the job is a doddle ! Have a look at the famous u-tube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fFx8SPiTSc
but note this is for the earlier 825 engine and the info about aligning the rear pulleys does not apply . The special tool kit has gadgets for both 825 and 75 versions ; you will see the difference .
Time , probably a leisurely 3 hours with tea and choccy digestives

25th September 2009, 10:58	#1
03 75 2.5 V6 Conny Newbie Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 Conny Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Keir I was talking to my local garage about this a couple of days ago. They had 2 V6 75's in. My was having the exhaust done but the other was having the belts etc done. They had to spend £300+ to get the correct tool and they also said that if you change the belt you should change the water pump as the new belt will cause it to leak due to change in tension etc. They are interested in doing any 75 belts as they now have all the equipment to do it. They are based in SW14 (London). Cheers Ian __________________ Copperleaf 2.5 V6 Conny

25th September 2009, 11:30	#2
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,410 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	The problem with the cutting down the middle method is that to get the new belt on, you have to release the tension on the tensioner as the old belt will have stretched and the new one won't have. This means there is an increased risk of the belt slipping unless your careful. Member newcybrown has a set that he hires out for £25 for two weekends (plus deposit) well worth it IMO to do the job properly. Keir if you put your location in your details it may help as there may be others in your area who may have the correct tools. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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suty445 Avid contributor mg zt-t 190+ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochdale Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	getting mine done thursday xpart dealer in swinton 395 all in incl the rollers etc good price i thought __________________ ZT-T in Black ink with straights

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keir1163 Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: castle hedingham Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	http://www.rovermgparts.co.uk Anyone follwing this thread will know the dilema i had re belts .............so i got the engine from george http://www.rovermgparts.co.uk and just thought i would see it he would change the belts alone fro me before shipping and voila..........£100 done and ready for me to fit to my envioromentally freindly 190bhp LPG car!!lol

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chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	With the engine out , the job is a doddle ! Have a look at the famous u-tube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fFx8SPiTSc but note this is for the earlier 825 engine and the info about aligning the rear pulleys does not apply . The special tool kit has gadgets for both 825 and 75 versions ; you will see the difference . Time , probably a leisurely 3 hours with tea and choccy digestives __________________ Who said it was simples ?

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Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	You should also think about the tensioner itself. Another member, Stocktake, had a V6 scrapped when the tensioner broke up as the belts had been changed but not that. Now I worry all the time because although the belts had been done on mine, I see the tensioner wasn't.