Timing Belt Change

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boomer
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:54 pm

I'm a bit confused here.....

I've done a search of the site and read a few articles on changing the belt.

My question is...

The pully that sits on the front of the crankshaft needs to come off to access the lower timing cover bolts. Do I need to undo the big 22mm nut on the end of the crankshaft to allow it to come off or just the six smaller mounting bolts?

Your replies would be much appreciated
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:01 pm

Just the six little ones thankfully, the big central bolt's on veeeeeery tight!
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:03 pm

Oh Thank Christus for that :D

So why do some guides refer to removing the mighty nut?
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:46 pm

boomer wrote: So why do some guides refer to removing the mighty nut?
Because they are quite simply incorrect, I suppose.
Definitely don't have to remove centre bolt to change the cambelt!
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