Is dephaser pulley part of the cambelt kit?

[xr2racer]

If not is there any point replacing it when the cambelt is done? Is its wearing out more dependant on mileage than time?

It seems quite expensive on its own, something like £135 :S

 

[sideways danny]

no, not part of the kit. It's a fairly substantial part, there's far worse cost wise for what you get. a lower aux idler is over £50 on it's own, now that really is expansive

 

[davebem]

What symptoms are you getting?

 

[xr2racer]

I haven't got any, was just wondering if anyone thought it was worth doing as preventive maintenance.

 

[sideways danny]

i wouldn't if there's no problem. a good clean out is a vital part of the cambelt change process IMO, and it seems to do pretty well at keeping things fresh

 

[davebem]

They last longer on cars that have frequent oil changes.

 

[pug_92]

no, not part of the kit. It's a fairly substantial part, there's far worse cost wise for what you get. a lower aux idler is over £50 on it's own, now that really is expansive

yea i found that out yesterday mines screwed. sounds like a bag of spanners lol.


how does oil changes extend the life of the dephaser pulley? its on the outside of the engine so shouldn't come into contact with oil, or is there internal components aswel?

 

[sideways danny]

it's filled with oil. Runs on oil pressure