So a cambelt service is a normal run of the mill job yesterday but one that reminded me of how easy it is to get things wrong if you do not know how to check things correctly.

 

Have heard a few owners here and our own customers sometimes suggest the cambelt is ok because they checked it by looking behind the right hand cover, now whilst you can check its general condition its no where near acurate enough to make a long term decision on.

 

So back to the case in point, take a look at the first picture below of the belt I removed, it could be taken as a belt in good condition, even the timing lines are still there as is the Nissan logo further round.

 

Picture two of the teeth even look fine and sharp edged with little sign of wear, however picture three reveals the true condition of the belt when bent over, the teeth seats are delaminating and in some area`s the teeth are lifting away from the main body of the belt......close call or what?

 

Given the mileage of this zed and this was not the original belt either then the its clear the belt condition is due to age rather than wear and tear with the rubber just deteriorating over time.....now your gonna want to check your eh ???

 

Jeff TT

 

 

 

 

 

Id say that was a close call. Well spotted Jeff. Shows the extra detail you put into your work, most garages would of just chucked it to the side without checking overall condition as they have done what they were paid to.

 

Is he/she getting other belts done now too?

Yes ancillary belts were toast as well, the pictures of those will appear in another thread as they have their own story to tell!!

 

Jeff

Edited June 19, 201213 yr by JeffTT

Did the owner give any idea of how old the belt was?

Did the owner give any idea of how old the belt was?

 

No he did not, will be a surprise to him when he collects it.

 

Jeff

Jeff, If I get my car to you when I got the replacement exhaust, any idea how much I will be looking at to get:

 

1> Exhaust fitted

2> Refurbed lower PAS pipe inc fitting.

3> Full Service inc. Gearbox and engine oil, coolant flush, Cambelt, Aux Belts, Waterpump, Thermostat, spark plugs, Oil, fuel and air filters etc and Aircon re-gassed.

4> Removal of Hicas

5> Removal of anything else not really needed (EGR etc...)

 

First 3 more important than anything else.

 

Also any Idea how long you would need the car? I may get recovery truck to bring it to you, Just telling them I have a dodgy cam belt, so not to start the car lol.

 

Don't mind if you even need it for a couple of weeks. As long as I can get it all done.

Another great informative post; thanks Jeff......

 

......and a warning for us all!!

 

Richard:thumbup1:

Just drop me a quick mail to jeff@zedworld.co.uk so I can give you a detailed reply.

 

Jeff

Just drop me a quick mail to jeff@zedworld.co.uk so I can give you a detailed reply.

 

Jeff

 

Done :D Thanks Jeff.