Cambelt Casing

[bill 0]

i've left my 205 mi16 with a local garage for a few things to be done, i also dropped off the cambelt casing/cover to be fitted, only to be told it doesn't fit on an mi16 engine when its in a 205, i'm pretty sure he's wrong just after some confirmation, i get the impression it might be a tight fit or something and he cant really be arsed doing it, but in all fairness i need/want it on soon as, as i'm planning some trackdays asap, get the feeling i might end up going to a pug place for it to be done in the end

[Tom Fenton 1,548]

It can be fitted yes, is tight though, especially if using standard brake master cylinder/servo.

[bill 0]

that explains his doubt then in fitting it, do many people run without them? is it not a bit risky?

[Stu 18]

They do fit mate, and yes they are a twat to get back on, especially if you're running a standard fuel filter.

 

Sounds like he's just being a bit lazy

[Anthony 1,003]

It definately fits, but you'll likely need to move the fuel filter to one side to get it on (and even then it's still a bit fiddly) - it's certainly not a job that I enjoy, put it that way.

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Still easier than when in the 405

[Rom 0]

I wouldnt advise running without it. I know people do and have for years. But i wouldnt

 

There fiddly more than anything. But are do able with some patience

 

Edit im an ass, and put 'would' instead of 'wouldnt'

Edited January 9, 2009 by Rom

[welshpug 1,666]

I would advise against leaving it off, seen and heard of many an engine that has met a premature end from getting something caught in there.

[Anthony 1,003]

I would advise against leaving it off, seen and heard of many an engine that has met a premature end from getting something caught in there.

I'm sure most people that were at Pugfest a few years back will remember what happened to Darren Spooner's 309, but lets just say that it involved a gravel trap, an Mi16 without cambelt covers, and the distinct sound of no compression shortly afterwards...

[chris-stdt 0]

My 406 has no cambelt cover can only assume the last owner couldnt be botherd to fit it when he changed the belt

 

A mate of mine had a 306 which got a stone in the timing belt and it slipped and that was with the cover on

[Rom 0]

Opps...

 

Bad typo, i meant to say wouldnt !! I wouldnt advise running without it . Yes, thats what i wanted to say.

[bill 0]

ok, looks like i'd better take it somewhere else where someones more willing to fit it for me, cheers for the confirmation

[bill 0]

i'm having no joy with this, anybody off here fancy fitting it for me? obviously for some money/beer tokens............northwest based, preferably near to preston, although i am willing to travel a bit