cambelt.

[afcbadam]

i have been told on another forum you have a cambelt when the head gasket is done. is this true ir not. do they need to come off when the head is taking off to be skimmed

[stamford]

Yes, when stripping an engine to have a head gasket fitted or head skim, the belt has to come off as a matter of course. It is prudent to replace it these days, considering how much they cost versus possible costs if the belt lets go for any reason.

[arwilson80]

When the engine is down you may as well replace it. Saves you paying for the labour twice over.

[Maxxed_Ross]

yeah as above really, you might as well do it now while the engine is in bits anyway

[RalphG]

... and it was me that told you that ;)

If the cam belt has been used for more than a couple of thousand miles it should not be put back on, as they stretch slightly.

[afcbadam]

... and it was me that told you that ;)

If the cam belt has been used for more than a couple of thousand miles it should not be put back on, as they stretch slightly.

i know. thanks. i wrote them both at the same time just to see what replys i would get.

thanks for all the other anwsers