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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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can anyone tell me if its possible to change a 2wd cosworth cambelt without removing the bottom pulley
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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no fella yours abit stuck?take it i mean the aux pulley for the alt and power steering belts
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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i have'nt tried to take my pulley off yet, i only asked as i heard the cambelt could be slipped down the back off the pulley without to much hassel.

also is therre any difference between the 2wd and 4x4 aux/bottom pulley or are they interchangable

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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not that i am aware u can get the belt off with pulley still in place unless it been modified!not sure bout the pulleys soz fella!
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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the pullieys vary from model to model
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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thanks for the replys guys will have too take a look
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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You CAN get the belt done with the pulley still IN PLACE.
It is done by bending the large dishes washer between the belt and the pulley.
As said pulleys vary as some are serpentine, some V belt.
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