Cam belt replacement - Revision history

Al: Redirect from old page to big page with Geoff's changes merged in

2008-01-03T14:25:06Z

Redirect from old page to big page with Geoff's changes merged in

2007-07-12T07:44:49Z

2007-07-12T07:44:21Z

2007-07-11T22:33:40Z

2007-07-11T22:27:32Z

New page: Remove the bottom pulley: Bottom_(crank)_pulley_removal Remove the offside engine mount: Engine_mount_removal_(O/S) WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!

New page

Remove the bottom pulley: [[Bottom_(crank)_pulley_removal]]

Remove the offside engine mount: [[Engine_mount_removal_(O/S)]]

WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!

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-'''''Please read in conjunction with Lotus Service Manuals'''''
+#REDIRECT [[Cambelt-change]]
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-[[Bottom_(crank)_pulley_removal|Remove the bottom pulley]]
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-[[Engine_mount_removal_(O/S)|Remove the offside engine mount]]
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-You can now get to the plastic cam belt cover and remove all of the bolts (10mm head) from it, lifting it away to gain access to the bits inside!
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-The tensioner and water pump bolts were all easy to get at and undo (might be a bit harder with the head still on, though, but quite possible). The only tight one was the idler pulley which is on the head, so at least it is easier to reach.
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-Remember to clean the face where the water pump joins the block with emery cloth to ensure a good joint, use a new gasket and tighten all 5 bolts (12mm head) evenly to keep the pump ‘flat’ to the block.
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-When replacing the tensioner, the spring has to go the right way round, and can be a bit fiddly – perseverance from underneath was the way I got it done, but with flexible, thin fingers, it should be possible from above.
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-With the new timing belt fitted, tension the belt from underneath using a 10mm spanner and a 5mm allen key to get the tension correct (as per the manual). Then replace the plastic cover – it is easier than tensioning it through the hole in the cover (with the rubber bung).
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-[[Category:HowTo]]

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	With the new timing belt fitted, tension the belt from underneath using a 10mm spanner and a 5mm allen key to get the tension correct (as per the manual). Then replace the plastic cover – it is easier than tensioning it through the hole in the cover (with the rubber bung).		With the new timing belt fitted, tension the belt from underneath using a 10mm spanner and a 5mm allen key to get the tension correct (as per the manual). Then replace the plastic cover – it is easier than tensioning it through the hole in the cover (with the rubber bung).

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	With the new timing belt fitted, tension the belt from underneath using a 10mm spanner and a 5mm allen key to get the tension correct (as per the manual). Then replace the plastic cover – it is easier than tensioning it through the hole in the cover (with the rubber bung).		With the new timing belt fitted, tension the belt from underneath using a 10mm spanner and a 5mm allen key to get the tension correct (as per the manual). Then replace the plastic cover – it is easier than tensioning it through the hole in the cover (with the rubber bung).
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		+	[[Category:HowTo]

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-Remove the bottom pulley: [[Bottom_(crank)_pulley_removal]]
+'''''Please read in conjunction with Lotus Service Manuals'''''
-Remove the offside engine mount: [[Engine_mount_removal_(O/S)]]
+[[Engine_mount_removal_(O/S)|Remove the offside engine mount]]
-WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!
+You can now get to the plastic cam belt cover and remove all of the bolts (10mm head) from it, lifting it away to gain access to the bits inside!