timing belt

[blazer_one]

hi folks

yet another question fo one and all

i have also asked my local garage whilst recomissing my vx coupes engine to change the timing belt

he is saying that he cannot do because he will need special tools and also says that the engine will need to be dropped

any advise is always appreciated

simon

[RickyJ]

I personally wouldn't take it there if he thinks you've got to drop the engine out to change a cambelt. It's not a 5 minute job but is done with the engine in situ. Does the mechanic think it's a Ferrari?!?

[HFStuart]

+1

It's actually one of the simpler cambelts to change in situ - access is pretty good from on top and through the O/S wheel arch.

Whereabouts are you based Simon - perhaps someone can suggest a more Lancia savy garage?

Stuart

[JoeBeta]

Jut done the Timing Belt on my 1.6 Coupe..  Quite an easy one, engine stays where it is, just access from Top and through wheelarch.
I didn't even need to remove the crank pulley?  was enough room to slide belt out

[Neil-yaj396]

Certainly more straight forward than many cambelts. The Haynes manual goes through it pretty well and no, you don't need to take off the crank pulley. I'm surprised about the garage saying what they did. It does tend to indicate that they don't know what they're talking about! Don't leave on the old cambelt, a new one is an essential part of any rebuild. They are known to break and are not rated for 70 - 100K changes like many modern cars.

[mikeymikemcmike]

You don't need special tools and you don't need to drop the engine. He's either clueless or he's pulling a fast one.