Cambelt kit - Which one?

XantiaMan · Post by **XantiaMan** » 25 Sep 2007, 19:21

Need to get a cambelt kit for my 97 1.9TD. Do i need to replace the tensioners i.e are they a weak point? What is the correct kit?

Gareth

mezuk04a · Post by **mezuk04a** » 25 Sep 2007, 20:11

I was under the impression from reading much on here over the last few years that its best to change the tensioners every other cambelt change, although you may need confirmation from the more experienced.

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 25 Sep 2007, 21:07

Replace the water pump though.

Post by **CitroJim** » 25 Sep 2007, 21:11

Yep, I'd agree Mez. The tensioner is pretty meaty and lasts very well in my experience.

Personally, because I'm paranoid I change my cambelts much more frequently than I strictly need to at roughly two-yearly intervals on all my XU powered fleet so I tend to just look at the tensioners and spin them. If they feel smooth and run silently I take a chance and re-use them and then spend every subsequent journey listening for the tell-tale signs of the tensioner getting a bit unhappy

That works for me and touch-wood, I've never had a problem and only once replaced one (on the GTi). If doing the job and running a lot of miles before changing it again then I'd replace for peace of mind, especially if the car is driven by people who are deaf to odd mechanical sounds or you're doing the job for someone else

The vital and important thing is to tighten the tensioner pinch and pivot bolts adequately after changing the belt and tensioning the new one. It's easy to forget this vital step and it's worth a check after a few hundred miles to ensure the belt is still correctly tensioned and in a happy state.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 25 Sep 2007, 23:15

Just replaced cambelt 2.nd time on SIL's BX 19D.
It had run some 100K km since fitted new - a bit overdue.
All the running gear was changed too, as it also was last time with the belt.

The water pump and idler proved fine. Looked and felt like new when spinned - but replaced as well.
The tensioner however had clearance and noise in the bearing

In this instance clearly only lasted that one belt.

Note that this is the early type ('89) XUD9.

XantiaMan · Post by **XantiaMan** » 27 Sep 2007, 20:17

Could someone tell me what the GSF or euro car parts part number is for the kit?

Post by **CitroJim** » 27 Sep 2007, 20:28

XantiaMan583 wrote:Could someone tell me what the GSF or euro car parts part number is for the kit?

GSF: N12935 Cam Belt and Tensioner Kit Xantia D/TD >98 (up to 1998) £64

Cam tensioner kit on its own N13030 £45

Belt on its own N13113 £9.25

Do the maths

Give GSF a ring and ask them why the kit is dearer than the two items separately. Also ask them the difference; it may be one is a different manufacturer. The kit could be OEM whereas the two separate items may be pattern.

GSF are great to deal with. I found an error in their 205 Distributor caps listing and they very quickly and smoothly sorted it out. The above could be an error so it'll be worth a check

andmcit · Post by **andmcit** » 28 Sep 2007, 02:07

I wonder if the kit includes a water pump then!?

Andrew