Cambelt, not a question, just a statement

[105e]

Being halfway through attempting my cambelt/dephaser change, I would not do this on someone elses car for £500. A real c*** job.

 

[Bobby.]

What was the out come with yours in the end?

 

[105e]

Havent finished yet, just starting to put components back on, I have no doubt I will finish it, but no room to get spanners/torque wrench on, forever jacking engine up/down to get to different bolts, ridiculous.

 

[Kirill30]

Can I ask why was such a hard job heard loads of story's of dephaser and cam belt beeing a real pain in the ass and a real c--- to do and replace I have noticed the dephaser is a s**t idea and common fault with these engines as mine sounds like a diesel tractor when warm so could some1 tell me how many tools I would require to change a dephaser and timming belt on my 182 sport would appreciate any help

 

[105e]

You need specifically a tool to lock the camshafts, a tool to lock the pulleys and a tool to lock the crankshaft, you also need 16mm and 18mm spanners instead of the 15, 17, and 19 more commonly used in my experience. You also have to take half the car to bits to get to the belt etc.

 

[AlexW]

Once you've done a few, its really not that bad. You learn how to do things faster/better etc.

Worst bit is always making sure the timing is spot on once finished.