Can anyone give me some pointers on changing my cam belt on my 3 door? i have changed cam belts before on my rs 2000 and my turbo but any tips on doing my cosworth would be great..

 

Hi Mike,
Try Here: https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74383 with full colour pictures too

 

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there are instructions for changing timing belt. you must use 9.5-10.5 timing belt tension, for correct tension. for that, you need special tool.

use special care when locking timing belt tensioning pulley. when not assemblyed correctly, your engine might be damaged.

 

Thanks hectori i think you might of put me off doing it again just when i thoght i was gonna have a go myself

 

i think you could do it, but you must use caution, when installing belt. and belt tension meter is pretty cheap too. you could do it whitout that tension meter, but i dont advise it.

 

sorry to butt in, but can you tell me where i can get a tension meter

 

well, im not from there, but Burton power sales one, for example. 75£ if i remember right. maybe you can get one cheaper from car tool sellers.