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mowerman Junior Member Offline Posts: 59 bedfordshire Gender: Drives: omega 2.5 auto eastate &astra 1.6 auto	changing cam belts on v6 29. Dec 2010 at 20:12 the special tools available to aid changing of the cam belt are quite expensive i have had the idea of locking the cam pullys with plastic tie racks has anyone got a better idea although i havent had time ti try it yet im waiting for the weather to improve
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Elite Pete Omega King Offline My spider senses are tingling Posts: 17813 Northwich/Chester Gender: Drives: Facelift Wheezel,Breaking 2001 MV6	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #1 - 29. Dec 2010 at 20:14 That might keep the cams in place but your still missing the tool to time them properly
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #2 - 29. Dec 2010 at 20:15 There is more to the kit than locking cams. It CANNOT be done without the proper kit - anyone who claims otherwise is full of shit. End of. Its not like many other cars, just needing a wedge to lock the cams.
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tony2 Junior Member Offline Posts: 95 peterlee north east Gender: Drives: omega2.6 cdx auto	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #3 - 29. Dec 2010 at 20:23 hi mr mowerman got same problem (no locking kit) allready bought cam kit and have been stongly advised not to do without locking kit. i went to local dealers today told them my problem ,they are now fitting labour charge only £125 at least i will have piece of mind
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Welung666 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9768 West Midlands Gender: Drives: 99 2.5 saloon Tractor	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #4 - 29. Dec 2010 at 20:31 I'd rather fit the belt without a locking kit that entrust Vx with it! Where are you MowerMan? There are plenty of members with locking kits dotted around.
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mowerman Junior Member Offline Posts: 59 bedfordshire Gender: Drives: omega 2.5 auto eastate &astra 1.6 auto	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #5 - 29. Dec 2010 at 20:43 does anyone have a kit they dont want
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Welung666 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9768 West Midlands Gender: Drives: 99 2.5 saloon Tractor	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #6 - 29. Dec 2010 at 21:09 I've got 2 kits but I want both of them! Where are you? If you are nearby you could borrow one of mine.
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skyblue Senior Member Offline Posts: 941 Bracknell Drives: 02 omega 2.6 v6 cdx	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #7 - 29. Dec 2010 at 22:49 Mowerrman, please do NOT do not do this job without the locking kit as you could end up like me without a car after you have buggered the job up ( like a local gararge did with mine)
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Malcolm_D Intermediate Member Offline It shines! Posts: 299 York Gender: Drives: 02 2.6 V6 Elite, Volvo S80 & a pedal bike	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #8 - 29. Dec 2010 at 23:29 Have watched Daz do my 2.6 and borrowed a locking kit (cheers Cliff) to do my old 2.5 myself - NEVER to be attempted without imo. If you don't fancy doing it yourself the best advice is to contact one of the guys on the site who offer the service - you will get it done right by an expert!
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Re: changing cam belts on v6
Reply #9 - 29. Dec 2010 at 23:32

mowerman wrote on 29. Dec 2010 at 20:12:

the special tools available to aid changing of the cam belt are quite expensive

i have had the idea of locking the cam pullys with plastic tie racks has anyone got a better idea although i havent had time ti try it yet im waiting for the weather to improve

fill your profile in with an aprox location & I'm sure that if anyone has one & lives local to you they would be willing to loan/hire you theirs! Wink

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Reply #10 - 29. Dec 2010 at 23:53

Malcolm_D wrote on 29. Dec 2010 at 23:29:

Have watched Daz do my 2.6 and borrowed a locking kit (cheers Cliff) to do my old 2.5 myself - NEVER to be attempted without imo.

If you don't fancy doing it yourself the best advice is to contact one of the guys on the site who offer the service - you will get it done right by an expert! Wink

Spot on advice ignore it and face the music if the worst happens HTH

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tony2 Junior Member Offline Posts: 95 peterlee north east Gender: Drives: omega2.6 cdx auto	Re: changing cam belts on v6 Reply #11 - 30. Dec 2010 at 00:01 hi been trying for 2days on here to borrow locking kit in northeast only got mr welung and v6 cdx with offer but both to far away thats why ended up at dealers
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Re: changing cam belts on v6
Reply #12 - 30. Dec 2010 at 09:43

was souring some kit for myself as I may be doing this job on my meg and was looking at machinemart.co.uk . The link shows an inexpensive locking and timing kit which I believe can be used. Does anyone have an opinion on how appropriate it is (quality etc). They do an alternative kit which is far more expensive appx £200 - £340. Sad

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-3111-petrol-engine-locki...

They are located nationwide and one should be relatively near to you.

Trust this helps

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Re: changing cam belts on v6
Reply #13 - 30. Dec 2010 at 09:48

sotmh wrote on 30. Dec 2010 at 09:43:

was souring some kit for myself as I may be doing this job on my meg and was looking at machinemart.co.uk . The link shows an inexpensive locking and timing kit which I believe can be used. Does anyone have an opinion on how appropriate it is (quality etc). They do an alternative kit which is far more expensive appx £200 - £340. Sad

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-3111-petrol-engine-locki...

They are located nationwide and one should be relatively near to you.

Trust this helps

I've no idea what engine that Machine Mart kit is for, but this is what you need for an Omega V6 Thumbs Up!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/18056147...

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Re: changing cam belts on v6
Reply #14 - 30. Dec 2010 at 09:51

sotmh wrote on 30. Dec 2010 at 09:43:

was souring some kit for myself as I may be doing this job on my meg and was looking at machinemart.co.uk . The link shows an inexpensive locking and timing kit which I believe can be used. Does anyone have an opinion on how appropriate it is (quality etc). They do an alternative kit which is far more expensive appx £200 - £340. Sad

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-3111-petrol-engine-locki...

They are located nationwide and one should be relatively near to you.

Trust this helps

The product in the link is entirely unsuitable in this case...

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