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barney1.6sport

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Registered: 17th Nov 09
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5th May 11 at 18:24

hi, im looking to do the cambelt on my 20xe redtop engine.
However im told that i need a special tensioning tool to tension the belt. Any idea were i can buy 1 ?
ive tried all my local tool suppliers and no one sells it. Any ideas ? thanks

johnhara1

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5th May 11 at 18:28

There is a square cut out on the tensioner. Stick a small extension onto your 3/8 ratchet and use that.

barney1.6sport

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5th May 11 at 18:53

ok thanks for ur help

Terry12

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6th May 11 at 06:14

They're about £30 on eBay. I have one I've never used as I do the method described above.

barney1.6sport

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6th May 11 at 17:41

whats the proper name ? so i can search for it. and dont u have to lock the tensioner in place :S u cant do that with a ratchet. my boss sed its 100 times easier using the tool but im up for giving it a go if u say its easy.

Terry12

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6th May 11 at 17:57

You set the tension with one hand and the square adaptor and lock the tensioner with a spanner when the tension is set.

barney1.6sport

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6th May 11 at 18:08

hmm ok thanks alot mate il give it a go.

corsadonk

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6th May 11 at 21:09

I got mine off Ebay.

johnhara1

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7th May 11 at 12:20

You'll see how easy it with the ratchet, but you can waste £30 on a "special" tool if you like.

It's so easy. Plenty enough space even in a corsa bay aswell.

alan-g-w

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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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7th May 11 at 13:23

It's a hex hole for an allen key on mine, early setup XE

barney1.6sport

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8th May 11 at 12:19

the engines already out of the car so i guess it will be a piece of piss with a ratchet then lol. thanks 4 the help ladss

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