Torque wrenches for cambelt change etc

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Torque wrenches for cambelt change etc

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In preparing to do the cambelt and camboxs on my xantia I realise that I need to buy a new torque wrench. I used to borrow a set of teng wrenches for this sort of work. My own torque wrench is cheap and nasty, I dont trust it.

What sizes would be a good start? Im guessing I must have the 1/2 drive for the crank. Then do I need the 1/4 or 3/8 for putting the engine back together.

I intend to buy Teng which seem a good balance of quality vs price. Are there any other brands worth considering? Its going to delay me another week buying the wrenches but they will be used a lot so I can wait patiently.
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Every so often Lidl and Aldi do car bits, and this can, on occasion, include a torque wrench. I got mine about 10 years ago for £7.99, and it was similar to the one my Mum got (a Draper) for £40! Mine had an extender bar and an adaptor while hers did not.
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James, I'll do you a copy of the relevant official manual sections dealing with this and bring them down with me when I visit...

If you want some pre-reading I have the PDF instructions for doing the belt. I can make that available to you if you wish...

Let me know...
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James, some documents that may be useful to you:

This is the main one you need but ignore the Dynamic Tensioner bit...

ES9J4 Cambelt Replacement Document

Use this document to tension the belt using the new-type tensioner...

ES9J4S Cambelt Replacement Document

Documents with tightening torques for the camboxes and ladders:

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I can also lend you one of the special tools that will make the job the job easier...
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Thats brilliant Jim, I'll be pondering over it tonight.

Pdf of belt change would be a massive help too when you have a moment.
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James, links to the PDFs are in my post, just above the pictures ;)

Here they are again:

http://www.eastment.net/ES9DOCS/ES9J4%20Cambelt.pdf

http://www.eastment.net/ES9DOCS/ES9J4S%20Cambelt.pdf
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Sorry, missed that. Speed reading whilst working.
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elma wrote: 04 Jul 2017, 13:06 Sorry, missed that. Speed reading whilst working.


That's usually my trick James :lol:
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Maybe it's me but music or not I just can't get on with such guides on youtube...

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