Re: [alfa] Re: 24V skipped belt

["Dean" <tessiedog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Karl!
The belt was changed only 10,000k's ago and it wouldn't surprise me if it
was never right to begin with as it has always been a bit shaky at idle. The
bearings were also replaced as one had failed, which is why the belt was
also done. The engine is dirty rather than covered in oil which is why I
wanted to clean it. I'm a sucker for a clean car.
I am concerned about the rubber in the harmonic balancer because it has
swollen in two places.
What do you mean about the cam seals. Why should I replace them if I use the
cam dies. I am under the impression that the dies just bolt on where the
bearing caps go.
Cheers,
Dean.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Robrock" <robrock@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 8:27 AM
Subject: [alfa] Re: 24V skipped belt


> Dean,
> I would recommend doing things right: replace the belt, tensioner, and
> bearings (what is normally done when replacing the timing belt). If you
> have lots of oil on the front, you might consider finding the source, as
> this may have contributed to your leak. If you get the dies for locking
> the cams, replace the cam seals!!!
> I'd recommend front main seal too. No point in doing all that work and not
> doing what needs to be done. 43mm socket on a 1/2" impact wrench and it
> comes right off.
> Get the timing belt tensioner tool (you will need this) with your dies. I
> got the whole set at a dealership in Milano, but it took a
> while to get the tools.... (not the WHOLE set, but tensioner bar, weight,
> attachments for t-belt and accessory belts, plus dies). Any dealer should
be
> able to order it from FIAT.
>
> ciao,
>
> Karl
> '91 164L
> '95 164LS
> '94 164Q4
> '91 Spider Veloce
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