PeterRST

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Hey there,

I'm about to get the cambelt changed on my Saff Cossie. Thing is I can get the belt really cheap but from Ford the tensioner is an awful lot of money.

I don't really fancy buying aftermarket stuff as some of the parts I bought for my RST weren't always top quality. For example the original Ford cambelt tensioner on my RST with 80k miles on the clock sounded smoother and looked better quality than the new one I got with my cambelt kit.

So, how's the quality of the original YB cambelt tensioner? Are they prone to go wrong or will they pretty much last forever if they don't show any signs of wear (will check during change)?

Also, any experience with aftermarket items and tipps where to buy are more than welcome.

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

I got mine from graham goode for about £27 but here matt lewis doing one CLICK HERE FOR ADVERT

Graceland

I got mine from Matt Lewis at Fordfair - Genuine INA item and was a steal at £20

PeterRST

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the links, will try!

Just one dumb question: What does INA stand for?

Graceland

INA is the make

They are also the makers of genuine hydraulic lifters for the Cossie too

PeterRST

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Ok, CheeRS

tabetha

Peter if it helps, they are GERMAN!!
Yes made in good old DEUTSCHLAND, miene geburtzplatze!!
tabetha

PeterRST

iTrader: (1)

ROFL, funny thing is I still have to order them from the UK because the local parts shop can't deliver...

charlie luciano

iTrader: (3)

You can source them from Woodford garage too


Luciano

tabetha

What part of Germany is Ulm in ?
tabetha

PeterRST

iTrader: (1)

In the south, right between Stuttgart and Munich. Ulm itself is part of the county "Baden-Württemberg" but I live in a small town to the east which is already part of Bavaria (OKTOBERFEST und LEDERHOSEN!!!) :P

tabetha

Can you imagine if it happened here, we have enough drunks causing grief as it is!!
I lived in Lubbecke, Bunde, Osnabruck, Neuenkirchen, Krefeld, Sennelager, Rinteln, Minden, to name a few places!!
Meine vater va mit der armee fur acht und zwanzig jahre, und meine deutsche is sehr RUSTIG!!
tabetha

PeterRST

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Ah OK, so you've mainly been to the north west.

Obviously since that was under british occupation. The area where I live was mostly covered by the yanks.

Ich verstehe Dein Deutsch sehr gut!

tabetha

Danke alles klar!!
Wish I was still there better than the UK.
tabetha