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Offline Jons1001

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Cambelt Change
« on: Yesterday at 03:50:46 pm »
Any opinions on whether this kit would be ok to use rather than genuine?

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bosch/7884548

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Offline akbarirfan

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Re: Cambelt Change
« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 04:38:42 pm »
Can't see any issues - personally I went with Gates.
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Re: Cambelt Change
« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 06:14:13 pm »
If you have a way of getting from TPS the genuine cambelt kits come out very reasonable!
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Re: Cambelt Change
« Reply #3 on: Today at 10:54:47 am »
I would never buy from autodoc again, they have a practice of sending out a totally different brand than ordered after you've placed the order - calling it an "upgrade" when really it's their own cheap brand stuff. Happened to me and I googled it to find it's really standard practice.  I did get my money back in the end but it was a total ball ache.
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Re: Cambelt Change
« Reply #4 on: Today at 10:59:59 am »
Cheers all, unfortunately don't have a contact for TPS. I will look into Gates as i've heard them mentioned before. Is there anything else i need bolts etc. or does the Cambelt kit usually cover everything needed?
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Re: Cambelt Change
« Reply #5 on: Today at 12:18:33 pm »
How about bolts for the crank pulley and engine mount? Renew the alternator belt as well? Anti-freeze to replace the coolant?
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Re: Cambelt Change
« Reply #6 on: Today at 12:25:35 pm »
Quote from: Octoparrot on Today at 12:18:33 pm
How about bolts for the crank pulley and engine mount? Renew the alternator belt as well? Anti-freeze to replace the coolant?

Good shout on the Alternator belt, looking through paperwork previous owner did this at the last cambelt change so will do it again. Don't suppose you know which bolts I would need?
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Re: Cambelt Change
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