New cam belt how tight?

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04-11-2011, 06:20 PM

siscossie

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New cam belt how tight?

Just started to fit a new cam belt, how tight should it be and how to check it. The cam bearing had collapsed which is why im wanting to check what everyone else does, got a grp A belt and tensioner from woodford motorsport.

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04-11-2011, 06:35 PM

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I just tighten mine so I can get 1/4 twist on the longest part of the belt when cold. It will get tighter when the engine heats up so you want a little slack. Also, make sure you tighten the tensioner the correct way,otherwise the belt can run against the thermostat housing.

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04-11-2011, 06:40 PM

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+1 mate spot on

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04-11-2011, 07:47 PM

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Cheers felas thats what ive done, so hopefully ok. Thanx for the help best to double check

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04-11-2011, 08:18 PM

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Whilst on this subject does anyone know if a re check of the belts tension after a certain amount of mileage is recommended . I seem to recall hearing Ford did do this ? Cant hurt i guess .