Would it be wise to get a cambelt change

[Mk2Ibiza]

Hey guys, sorry for butting in. Anyone done a change on the 1.4 8v apg engine?? Hard stuff? something i can do myself??

 

[Seat-Chris]

Hey guys, sorry for butting in. Anyone done a change on the 1.4 8v apg engine?? Hard stuff? something i can do myself??

Ive done mine and it were very simple, if your half decent with a set of spanners you'll be fine, but if your not id recommend you get a haynes manual to help you along

 

[Mk2Ibiza]

Easier than a pedal box replacement?? Would i need these cambelt kits i see for sale?

Because if thats the case im better off getting myself a trade discount at where i work.

 

[Seat-Chris]

Easier than a pedal box replacement?? Would i need these cambelt kits i see for sale?

Because if thats the case im better off getting myself a trade discount at where i work.

Haven't done a pedal box but id imagine it'd be easier and yeah you'll need a cam-belt kit comes with tensioner, belt and 1 idle pulley.

 

[M1KEH]

Haven't done a pedal box but id imagine it'd be easier and yeah you'll need a cam-belt kit comes with tensioner, belt and 1 idle pulley.

Easier yes, consequences of mucking it up are much greater though.

 

[Gav_F]

well im assuming the APG engine is similar to the AEX engine! worst thing i found was getting the crank pulley bolts out, someone had managed to round off 3 of the 4 6mm allen bolts so i had to hammer a socket onto them but that was it haynes manual explains it, abit to detailed though (i only wanted the timing marks)

 

[Mk2Ibiza]

Looks like i need to pick up a haynes manual at work, and see if im comfortable doing it.

Dont wana mess up timing and killing my engine.

Although would be a perfect reason to look for a more powerful car.

 

[chipmunk82]

My car had a cambelt change at 49k in 2003, its now on 86k - so although under mileage age should be enough to get it done again for peace of mind right?
Do I need to get the waterpump done at the same time? It's a MK2 16v cupra

 

[M1KEH]

My car had a cambelt change at 49k in 2003, its now on 86k - so although under mileage age should be enough to get it done again for peace of mind right?
Do I need to get the waterpump done at the same time? It's a MK2 16v cupra

I would get the belt done, they deteriorate with age. Water pumps not too much of a problem on these as is not driven by the cambelt so I wouldn't unless you have the cash to throw away.

 

[chipmunk82]

Ok cheers, thats what I was thinking. Not got money to burn though so won't do the water pump