Alhambra 2.0 Petrol Cambelt Change

[TimW1978]

Hi.

I've recently bought a Seat Alhambra (2.0 Petrol 1997). There was not a service history with the car and so I am planning to do the cambelt and tensioner along with the waterpump(very noisy) to be on the safe side.

I have changed several cambelts in the past, and the crank pulley bolts have always been normal hex bolts, however this one seems to be a star shape bolt.

Can anyone tell me what specific type of socket I need and what size? The engine is the ADY version I believe.

Many thanks,
Regards, Tim.

 

[greengiant]

Hi, If its the centre bolt then it is a 19mm 12point socket, but you do not need to remove this to change belt, its the four 6mm allen key bolts that need to be removed.
Regards, Jochen.

 

[ktreadwell]

Just removed the crank pulley on my 1.9 diesel. Apparently it is bad news (timing wise) if you remove the centre bolt. Was a 2 man job as one person needs to stand with a screw driver to prevent the pulley spinning whilst trying to undo the 6mm bolts.

 

[techie]

Yeah no need to remove the gear, but it is keywayed so will only go back on in the same place.