quickest 16v/williams cam belt method

[lofty]

Ive heard all sorts of theories and times quoted for replacing the cam belt and tensioners on a 16v/williams. quickest i heard is 2.5hrs by Nick Hill - there must be a special method to be able to do it that fast.

Whats the best approach in simple terms? e.g engine lift/drop or remove the following.....? etc etc?

any advice based on experience is much appreciated

 

[JAY172]

bet he doesnt replace the idler wheel if it only takes him 2 1/2 hrs.put the engine on a jack and remove the top engine mount.jack the engine up so you can get your hands in.

 

[2 live]

yep as above.............

took me about 4 hrs .....on the back street with no ramps, power tools etc..

just a jack n a socket set lol

 

[BenR]

I would personally move the whole engine aside by undoing the nearside hub and pushing the whole lot (less engine mounts) to the nearside of the engine bay. Gives you a few inches to work with.

With that method though, you only have to undo the loom and fuel rail to get the engine out.

 

[ak16v]

How about removing the wing, cuting out the metal section and then welding it back a refitting the wing?

 

[BenR]

STROKE OF GENIUS!