Hello,
Am not new here, but can't find my old log in details. After a bit of a break I have a new car:





I'm based in Bath and due to the unknown history I want to change the cambelt, something I have never attempted on an engine for some reason. The engine is the vauxhall C20LET turbo and I think the procedure is the same as the XE?

Does anyone have any recommendations for kit specialists in the area to do the belt, tensioners, and water pump while I am at it? Alternatively if anyone knows the drill and fancies a morning in the garage showing me what is what I'm happy to provide cash / beer / cake as required. I don't know why having built several kits but i tend to steer clear of changing cambelts.

Thanks.

[Edited on 6/3/14 by CC Cyclone]

[Edited on 6/3/14 by CC Cyclone]

Not on your doorstep but not too far away, I would thoroughly recommend these chaps. They'll be preparing my Dax Rush for IVA at the appropriate point:

http://www.southwaysautomotive.co.uk/services/event-support/

Might be worth getting in touch with Ian Stent at Complete Kit Car magazine - he has one of those and has recently had a lot of work done. Think he's based in the South west too

Contact details

I like that. Is it mid engine?

Stu

Hi Guys,
I have been in contact with Ian who has been very helpful.

Yes, It's mid engined and has 310bhp...

Thanks for the recommendation, a but far for me though, anyone know of anyone local? Don;t really fancy taking it to Vauxhall

XEs are one of the easiest engines ive ever worked on. LETs should be the same.
IIRC the ealy XEs/LETs had an adjustable tensioner for the cambelt, the later ones had a self adjuster so made life easier. I believe its easy to swap between the two.

Worth a search on Migweb or PNG as they are great sources of info on GM engines.

Get a cambelt kit from www.autovaux.co.uk - genuine stuff @ non-genuine prices.

i've alwas liked the look of the Cyclone since I saw Stent's at Llandow a couple of years ago. Not your generic 7 and decent roof/doors.
That one will be a handfull with 310bhp though I'd imagine. Worst part of doing the belt will be access I imagine... Might need the engine out?

I've always liked them too - it's a bit of a tragedy what happened really

never seen one!

looks a nice car, any more pics?

lots of pictures and info here.

http://www.cc-cyclone.co.uk/cars-4-sale/4533161759