XM 2.0 16v - advice anyone?

dopscribe · Unread post by **dopscribe** » 10 Apr 2004, 07:17

[:D]I've just bought a manual 16v XM 1993 K 82,000m estate and of course the Haynes Manual doesn't cover it.
[?]Can any one help with cambelt change information.
[?]Are there any nasties associated with the 16v I should know about before I shell out for an LPG conversion.

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 11 Apr 2004, 19:35

Hi Dopscribe -
At 82Kmiles it should not be necessary to replace cambelt tensioner & idle rolers or pump. But at least these should be checked carefully for any clearance/roughness in running when belt removed.
As a rule of thumb these are replaced latest at every 3.rd cambelt replacement or approx 120Kmiles.
I made a write-up for a no-fear cambelt replacement, to avoid any UN-certainty indexing the axles : Replacing cambelt
I have no hands on experience on this XU type engine. It may have a crank axle index hole either on crank pulley or under the starter (into the flywheel), but try read the threads listed below, preparing you for any odd problems :
http://www.andyspares.com/discussionfor ... IC_ID=6629
http://www.andyspares.com/discussionfor ... IC_ID=6688
As for LPG I certainly recommand a specialist garage.
Standard petrol fuel is not under high pressure, and it's fairly easy to rekcon/rectify problems as DIY on these systems.
LPG fuel is stored in a high pressure tank, and surely is not for the DIY'er to mess around with. You can not simply plug a leaking pipe in case you have a leak, and then highly flammable fuel gas continues to fuzz out ...

Niek · Unread post by **Niek** » 12 Apr 2004, 05:04

I don't think 16v's existed in 1993[?]
Didn't dare tackle the cambelt on my 16v, too complicated with DOHC([?]). Had it done for 500 euros
Have fun,
Niek