Timing Belt Change

[c_allsop83]

Hi Folks,

Going over the Flair with a thorough servicing this weekend but a bit stumped on the Timing Belt/Tensioner....

It's a 1.2 on Carbs (12NV engine code) and nothing showing a tensioner....am I right in thinking the water pump will put tension on the belt?

Many Thanks,
Chris :thumb:

[meritlover]

yes.
3x 4mm cap screws hold the water pump on a boss which rotates on an eccentric. You fit a water pump spanner to the pump and turn it to apply the correct tension then tighten the cap screws.

often its a pain as the o-ring dries and it doesnt want to turn. sometimes you have to pop the water pump off (with minor coolant loss) to get it to free off.

[c_allsop83]

Ok, magic thanks. Anything I should buy as an emergency (other than coolant) incase anything goes pete-tong?

[mowgli]

a new water pump. they usually knacker up after being disturbed