c20xe cambelt

[nuts nova u]

hiya guys. just timed up engine and fitted my cambelt but its now saying that i need a certain tool to tighten the tentioner up. just wondering if there is another way without paying £45 for a tool that ill most probably never use.

thanks any help is better then no help

[paul080803]

Early or late engine? I did my early one with no special tools

[Pistol Pete]

Im guessing early one. I think i used a 1/4 inch socket extension and ratchet.

[nuts nova u]

yeah its a early engine but it was a pig to fit and when i finally got it on in the right timing, it was already pretty tight anyways

[marc69]

I did mine with an allen Key but not sure if mine is early or late type, the belt serpentines on mine if that helps

[Will F]

No special tools needed on either engine. 3/8th extension fits perfectly into the tensioner...

[nuts nova u]

on the tentsioner side its tight but on the front roller side its a little loose, i can twist the belt just over a quarter is this ok or should it be tighter