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huwwatkins
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Joined: 10 Jun 2004
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:09 pm |
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Just taken the head off the 16v, just wondering if I should re use the cambelt? Its been on there since about novermber and covered about 350 miles at most... |
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Rich1
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Joined: 21 Feb 2005
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:39 pm |
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wouldn't risk it personally just in case as it'a an expensive job if goes as you know mate  |
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schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:13 pm |
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i would use it ,as long as there is no damage on it which there should not .
why should you have a bigger risk than using a brand new one ?? |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:20 pm |
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so by that logic, i could fit a brand new belt to my car, run it for a mile, take it off, put it back on again, run it for another mile, take it off, put it back on, another mile etc etc... hundreds of times and it would be no worse than a brand new one really? |
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mals
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Joined: 04 Jul 2004
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:22 pm |
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Until about the 50,000 mile you do, but by then i think you would be pretty pissed at having to cahnge the belt for the 50,000 time as well!  |
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schakal
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:23 pm |
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i did not say that ,i am only talking about huws 350miles used cam belt here assuming that its in good condition after a visual check .
why would you do something silly like that anyway  |
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mals
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:24 pm |
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Cam belt should be fine to use again, just check for any wear, but at 350 miles should be OK |
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Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:49 am |
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official answer is no. When you tension the belt you put preload on it, its a composite belt, when the tension goes and you remove it then the properties are lost, so it may fail at any time after that.
I say re-use it though. |
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JB
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 2:07 am |
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i have had mine off and on many many times... |
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huwwatkins
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:16 am |
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Ah, so most of you reckon it'l be safe enough ie, its not gonna snap anytime soon (or more so than a new belt) |
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JB
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:24 am |
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but of course it is up to you |
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huwwatkins
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:29 am |
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| Jonnyboy wrote: |
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Well, seeing as you'd be happy enough to reuse , im gussing you dont think it would snap  |
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JB
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:11 am |
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yes but its a disclaimer in case it does snap and u think u can come back and say its all my fault  |
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Bridges
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Joined: 13 May 2004
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:14 pm |
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Remember (SODS LAW) Or does this only apply to me? |
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Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:57 pm |
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For a the few quid it costs i'd replace it! |
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