Batfink 201 Posted May 22, 2010 I was expecting it to be more difficult, but as the engine for my sorrento was out I thought a cambelt, tensioner and waterpump change was necessary. I used gasket sealer rather than the paper gasket on the waterpump as its not something i want to find leaks. i didnt even have any bolts left over. Dont think I'd want to do it on a car in situ though. I even had time to fill the van with old beams, discs with a general clear out, and piss off the local dump workers with the amount of plastic interior parts I disposed of. Apparently the amount I had does not really count as 'household waste'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MerlinGTI 3 Posted May 22, 2010 Changing your first cambelt is like squaring up to your dad untill he backs down. Its the day you become a 'real' man Wish you mentioned your mountain of plastic, I need a rear interior arch cover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 22, 2010 I was a bit ruthless as i've maybe got less than 8 weeks to get all my stuff cleared from my dads place (he's put his house on the market) Only got a 205 to get working....rebuild its suspension, fit engine, wire and plumb it in, then tidy up the bodywork.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205*31* 0 Posted May 22, 2010 I was expecting it to be more difficult, but as the engine for my sorrento was out I thought a cambelt, tensioner and waterpump change was necessary. I used gasket sealer rather than the paper gasket on the waterpump as its not something i want to find leaks. i didnt even have any bolts left over. Dont think I'd want to do it on a car in situ though. I even had time to fill the van with old beams, discs with a general clear out, and piss off the local dump workers with the amount of plastic interior parts I disposed of. Apparently the amount I had does not really count as 'household waste'. do you think it would be a pain to do the cambelt in situ then? why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 23, 2010 The engines in the wrong place. Needs to be an inch over to the right so you dont have to have pixie hands... to be honest i'm lazy and if I cannot get my electric impact hammer on nuts its badly designed I hate spannering at old rusty nuts and bolts when you cannot see what you are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy 68 Posted May 23, 2010 The engines in the wrong place. Needs to be an inch over to the right so you dont have to have pixie hands...to be honest i'm lazy and if I cannot get my electric impact hammer on nuts its badly designed I hate spannering at old rusty nuts and bolts when you cannot see what you are doing. That is just the attitude that gets my vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
