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I didnt run one until i dropped an exhaust washer many moons ago, only to find out it had found its new home between the belt and bottom pulley, cambelt snapped on startup.
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i brought a clear one from ebay. looks the nuts
i didnt have one for like for like 2 months.
i woul put one on. if a stone get flicked into the there. your enging is FUCKED!!!!!!!!!!
i didnt have one for like for like 2 months.
i woul put one on. if a stone get flicked into the there. your enging is FUCKED!!!!!!!!!!
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I had the clear one on my CVH, but now its gone to a ZVH the thing doesnt seen to fit right! I'll give it another go tomorrow as washers and stones in between the belt and pulleys really dont seem too appealing lol
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I would say you should leave it on, as said if something gets thrown up from the road and ends up in there you screwed. I dont see the point in not having one, whats the advantage??
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Had 7 turbos. 2 have been destroyed because of small stones getting between belt and bottom pulley coming up from under engine bay whilst driving on motorway. A lot of money spent on these engines, never heard of a performance cam belt snapping before. Plus it didnt help with the audi tt throwing the bastards in the air!!!! My advice....leave the cover on, peace of mind when you have a lot of money under the bonnet!
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mine is fine. i brought this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERSPEX-CAMBEL...1%7C240%3A1318
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where you get cover from then bruv?
mine is fine. i brought this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERSPEX-CAMBEL...1%7C240%3A1318
mine is fine. i brought this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERSPEX-CAMBEL...1%7C240%3A1318
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well the thing is bruva, i dodnt have cambelt cover when i brought the car so ended up getting a clear one coz thought it looked much better so didnt even know what original ones was like enyways.
he should have giving you the bolts too. email him and get some
he should have giving you the bolts too. email him and get some
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was a while ago since got it but will give it ago mate, i get it to fit some how even if i have to get some bigger bolts made up or summit
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got it from here mate http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERSPEX-CAMBEL...1%7C240%3A1318
well it didnt come with rubber mate. few people told me the rubber aint that important enyways
well it didnt come with rubber mate. few people told me the rubber aint that important enyways
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Also heard the other side of the coin if you don't run a cover and get a stone in, the belt should flick it away!
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i never used to run 1, mostly because i was so proud of my shiny new piper vernier lol. plus lazyness, lets not forget that
but on my new engine, i shal fit 1, cant afford the financial risk of damage to new engine, but none of this clear perspex cover stuff, personally i think it just looks a bit cheap n tacky, would much sooner run a standard item, maybe just painted with a modification here n there
but on my new engine, i shal fit 1, cant afford the financial risk of damage to new engine, but none of this clear perspex cover stuff, personally i think it just looks a bit cheap n tacky, would much sooner run a standard item, maybe just painted with a modification here n there
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I've seen loads of cossies running without, so im guessing you'll be fine. Same goes with the RST's though, loads of them go without too. Im now guessing its down to your own piece of mind really.
The cover i have won't fit properly since converting over to ZVH... I dont know why, but it just wont! On the CVH it was a struggle getting the bolt closest the bulkhead to go in line, but eventually it went in. So maybe thats just it again, not sure.
The bolts that come with the clear perspex cover are longer, yes. You should have had some sent with it when you bought it, but if not, and as said, just give the guy an email and im sure he will send some out. The rubber that is being mentioned is the rubber seal off the original cambelt cover. Just take it off the original cover and put on the new cover - simple job
The cover i have won't fit properly since converting over to ZVH... I dont know why, but it just wont! On the CVH it was a struggle getting the bolt closest the bulkhead to go in line, but eventually it went in. So maybe thats just it again, not sure.
The bolts that come with the clear perspex cover are longer, yes. You should have had some sent with it when you bought it, but if not, and as said, just give the guy an email and im sure he will send some out. The rubber that is being mentioned is the rubber seal off the original cambelt cover. Just take it off the original cover and put on the new cover - simple job
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got it from here mate http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERSPEX-CAMBEL...1%7C240%3A1318
well it didnt come with rubber mate. few people told me the rubber aint that important enyways
well it didnt come with rubber mate. few people told me the rubber aint that important enyways
I might get one of those. What are they like quality-wise?
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Im selling a clear perspex cover, with the original ford seal, and the bolts on ebay now...
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-r...plus-more.html
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-r...plus-more.html