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sparkyxm
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 Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 16:01 Post subject: 98 3.0 Shogun Cam belt check |
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Hi all,
New to this forum.
Can anyone tell me a quick way to check the cam belt condition without dismantling the whole front of the engine please? |
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ste2260
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 21:44 Post subject: |
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Hi Sparkyxm,
You should be able to take a small cover off the left hand cam cover, it will only show you the back of the belt, but if you are in doubt about the condition of the cam belt just change it  |
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sparkyxm
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 21:53 Post subject: |
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| ste2260 wrote: |
Hi Sparkyxm,
You should be able to take a small cover off the left hand cam cover, it will only show you the back of the belt, but if you are in doubt about the condition of the cam belt just change it |
Thanks for that, I'll have a look.
It's only done 43k but seems untouched, great condition for a 1998. |
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ste2260
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:44 Post subject: |
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If it's only done 43Km in 22 years I would get it changed as soon as possible, preferably yesterday 
Although the recommendation is to change the cam belt every 100000 Km (60000 miles) the fact that it has obviously stood for long periods to do such low mileage, I would change it as it is still possibly 22 years old and the rubber could be starting to perish 
Also if it is the 24 valve engine it does NOT have a safe spot to protect it in the event of the cam belt failing  |
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sparkyxm
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 13:25 Post subject: |
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Doesn't look too bad having looked under the cove, however I can only really see the back of the belt.
Got someone lined up to do it very soon  |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 22:05 Post subject: |
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| Make sure they replace the tensioning and static pulleys as well as the cam belt |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 18:05 Post subject: |
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| ste2260 wrote: |
| Make sure they replace the tensioning and static pulleys as well as the cam belt |
Definitely do this, when I bought my Shogun the tensioner was that bad it disintegrated when I was changing it. |
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