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by Berkshire T25
12 Oct 2018, 06:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cambelt stripped 1.6 TD
Replies: 4
Views: 1188

Re: Cambelt stripped 1.6 TD

Thanks, half way to getting head off, just trying to get fuel pump cam wheel off, then for the exhaust manifold. Trying to do it in situ, so a testing time! I thought it would be a case of bent valves, but someone mentioned to me that the engine may have been designed so that wouldn't happen, hence ...
by Berkshire T25
11 Oct 2018, 17:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cambelt stripped 1.6 TD
Replies: 4
Views: 1188

Cambelt stripped 1.6 TD

Hi all, before I start doing too much work, I just wanted to check something with you all please. The cambelt has broken on the 1989 1.6 TD westfalia. Before I take the head off, is this an engine that once this happens the valves will need replacing, or is there enough clearance to not damage them?...