Tazio Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Do any XE users run their cars without any cover over the cam belt ?, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Yes.... I used to run it covered but during a cam belt change discovered that the peg in the backplate that is used to mount the special cam belt tensioning tool had fallen off and lodged behind the crank pulley very nearly falling into the belt run. Probably a one in a thousand occurrence but I'd rather be able to see that the belt and the belt run is clear. Excursions into gravel traps are a concern (not that I've had many) but again at least I can see if I've scooped up gravel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thanks Roger, really appreciate the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 If you run without a cover, it's usual to remove the flange from the front of the camshaft cover (it just looks neater) If you do this you need to mark your camshaft pulley wheels so that you can easily re-time your cams (the oe reference marks are on that flange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Merci bein... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now