cam belt (1 Viewer)

[Wildbill]

I intend to change the cam belt on my new to us van when I get it next week
1 how big a job
2 does anyone have the technical info for 1990 fiat ducato 2.5 td or know where I can get it
3 and can it be dune DIY on drive way
Hope someone can help
I am a not bad DIY mechanic but never done one on fiat before thanks bill

bill

 

[Wildbill]

I intend to change the cam belt on my new to us van when I get it next week
1 how big a job
2 does anyone have the technical info for 1990 fiat ducato 2.5 td or know where I can get it
3 and can it be dune DIY on drive way
Hope someone can help
I am a not bad DIY mechanic but never done one on fiat before thanks bill

bill

It’s ok funster got the answer I needed somewhere else
:moon:bye
At the moment both but know how to do the job now I am sure the on her there is someone who could have given me the info but I do notice that for a lot if there is no finical benefit or benefit to them and I do think that forums are to help and give help and advice but maybe i got it wrong

 

[Geo]

It’s ok funster got the answer I needed somewhere else
:moon:bye

Are you the yellow Ar**hole or the embarrassed red Ar**hole

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[Peter & Elaine]

And the answer is?

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Be fair bill it was bank holiday weekend and funster do responded normaly to posts for help and advice

 

[TheBig1]

It’s ok funster got the answer I needed somewhere else
:moon:bye
At the moment both but know how to do the job now I am sure the on her there is someone who could have given me the info but I do notice that for a lot if there is no finical benefit or benefit to them and I do think that forums are to help and give help and advice but maybe i got it wrong

did you consider that august bank holiday most members where away in their vans? I also dont think its fair to say people only offer advice on here if there is money in it for them somehow.... very insulting really for this to be thought let alone postedoh:

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[keithcdb]

Wow, you used the interweb to find the answer to your original question.....

Well done YOU oh:

 

[Gooney]

The normal way to resurrect a post that may have been missed or overlooked is to 'Bump' it, someone will always pick it up next time round, in this case though I think the poster may have pi55ed on his chips

 

[pappajohn]

did you consider that august bank holiday most members where away in their vans? I also dont think its fair to say people only offer advice on here if there is money in it for them somehow.... very insulting really for this to be thought let alone postedoh:

Bugger !!!!
i knew i was doing something wrong. oh:

if i charged for advise given on here, right or wrong, i wouldn't need to sell my RV to fund a house move....i could just buy a new house

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[pappajohn]

I intend to change the cam belt on my new to us van when I get it next week
1 how big a job
2 does anyone have the technical info for 1990 fiat ducato 2.5 td or know where I can get it
3 and can it be dune DIY on drive way
Hope someone can help
I am a not bad DIY mechanic but never done one on fiat before thanks bill

bill

1) about 2 to 3 hours if you aint done one before.

2) dont need it...just a set of locking pins (or suitably sized drill bits) for pump, crank and camshaft, and a socket/spanner set

3) yes...if it doesnt rain.

how does that compare to your info ?

ps...my invoice is in the post.

 

[Wildbill]

Bugger !!!!
i knew i was doing something wrong. oh:

if i charged for advise given on here, right or wrong, i wouldn't need to sell my RV to fund a house move....i could just buy a new house

sorry funster's i suffer from depression sometimes haven’t been having a good week sorry if I have hurt sum felling’s will try not to let it happen again at least when I am sober but sometimes you say things you don’t mean when you have a drink :Blush::sorry2:

 

[Gooney]

sorry funster's i suffer from depression sometimes haven’t been having a good week sorry if I have hurt sum felling’s will try not to let it happen again at least when I am sober but sometimes you say things you don’t mean when you have a drink :Blush::sorry2:

Good man!!, takes a lot to apologise. As we all know the demon drink loosens the tongue Best bet is no typing when on the tins:thumb:

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[rainbow chasers]

I used to suffer depression for many years until I found the cure - been great since. Alcohol is not the answer!

You can do it yourself, your biggest problem will be ensuring the woodruff key doesn't slip back - even garages have been known to make that mistake! It is spring loaded and will snap back without you noticing unless you are careful and ensure it is locked right. It will knock you timing out, over fuel and become a little gutless and thirsty.

Average garage price to belt/tensioners and pump is around £250 margin.

 

[TheBig1]

It takes a good man to apologise:thumb:

depression is an awful illness, nobody can see it but it can have a bad impact on your whole life. have been there myself, so know the pitfalls and mistakes that can be made. after such bad news last week, its hardly surprising you got a bit wound up. try not to beat yourself up over it, as life does go on