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Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by 111Robin » Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:56 pm

The Rover engine manual states that on VVC engines with manual tensioner, the spring and post are to be removed once the tension is set however for the non VVC engine this is not required, spring and post are left in place. Any idea why they are different ?

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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by Stephen » Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:00 pm

On another note, I believe the tensioner used is not always the one stated.
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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by 111Robin » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:50 pm

Correct. Going by engine numbers in the manual mine should have been an automatic tensioner but isn't.

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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by 111Robin » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:51 pm

Correct. Going by engine numbers in the manual mine should have been an automatic tensioner but isn't. Fortunately i removed the cover before buying the kit.

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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by robin » Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:39 pm

I think all vvc engines had manual tensioners when built. Memory is fading but I think the threads in the block are different from vvc to k16.
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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by 111Robin » Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:26 pm

That's the belt changed, hopefully I'll drive it this year, you never know !.

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Post by campbell » Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:29 pm

I should bloody hope so!!
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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by 111Robin » Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:05 pm

I need to think about replacing the 21 year old P-Zeros first, still plenty tread on them though (I know, old tyres etc....... they will be replaced before I venture out)

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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by robin » Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:38 pm

P-Zeros were lethal when brand new on anything other than a roasting summer's day in Scotland. I don't imagine for one second that 21 years of getting hard will help at all ...
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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by IanD » Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:11 pm

Keep and sell to a collector looking for originality rather than any driving ability.
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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by campbell » Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:59 am

Great plan. Could help fund more of the resto
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Re: Manual Cambelt Tensioner

Post by 111Robin » Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:56 am

I guess they could be fitted to a spare set of wheels and used for concourse by someone in future so will hang onto them when i have new ones fitted.

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