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Jason04r
22-07-13, 09:32 AM
I'm getting alittle paranoid about bolt torque when i change my cambelts. ( Thanks to rover youtube vid :P )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-Professional-Digital-Torque-Wrench-Adapter-Driver-1-2-NEW-FREE-POSTAGE-/380593790190?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item589d285cee
Anyone used these , any good?

Thanks
Fred68
22-07-13, 10:06 AM
I'm getting alittle paranoid about bolt torque when i change my cambelts. ( Thanks to rover youtube vid :P )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-Professional-Digital-Torque-Wrench-Adapter-Driver-1-2-NEW-FREE-POSTAGE-/380593790190?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item589d285cee
Anyone used these , any good?

Thanks

If you are talking about the pulley retaining bolts? Don't worry, there is absolutely no problem with using a standard torque wrench. 25nm +90º is more than good enough for the stretch bolts ;)
I've done lots and lots of KV6 belt changes and never had any problems.

Here's my guide on the subject.
http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showthread.php?p=687507#post687507
Jason04r
22-07-13, 11:08 AM
Only ones i could find are like £60 - £70 for the wrench unless im looking in the wrong place :)
Skillen
22-07-13, 11:09 AM
Only ones i could find are like £60 - £70 for the wrench unless im looking in the wrong place :)

I got mine from aldi for about £40.
It has been a good useful buy so far!
Jason04r
22-07-13, 11:25 AM
Another question while were talking about cambelts. I've seen the rover video and wondered why they removed the front cam bolts?

The rear is obvious it needs to be removed to change the belt ....
stamford
22-07-13, 11:30 AM
I have one of those torque gauges, works well on a breaker bar as I have broken so many wrenches.
petet16
22-07-13, 12:23 PM
The front cam bolts are removed to fit the cam locking tool.
Fred68
22-07-13, 12:52 PM
Another question while were talking about cambelts. I've seen the rover video and wondered why they removed the front cam bolts?

The rear is obvious it needs to be removed to change the belt ....

They say it's because you need to set the timing for the new belt. In reality you don't. The timing won't go out on a new belt, it simply returns to how is was when it was set.
Look at my guide on tool free belt changes. It's easy to do.
Rear belt change only requires the Inlet pulley bolt removing the exhaust bolt is used to hold the exhaust pulley in the correct place so the link belt can be fitted..
There is no need for massive accuracy when tightening stretch bolts. The threshold they yeald at is massive compared to standard torque to yeald bolts. Trust me 25nm using a standard torque wrench +90º is fine.
Jason04r
22-07-13, 05:34 PM
I've seen your guide , alot of good information.
Jason04r
23-07-13, 10:14 AM
Anyone recommend a good torque wrench ?
Fred68
23-07-13, 08:10 PM
I've seen your guide , alot of good information.

Thanks
I only did it to allow owners to tackle there own belt changes instead of good cars going to scrap because of high belt change costs.
Fred68
23-07-13, 08:12 PM
Anyone recommend a good torque wrench ?

I use a Blue Spot torque wrench but as long as it has a BS number it will comply with accuracy standards.