How To Do Cambelt On Zx Td Volcane?

[umran9]

hi can anyone give me a how to do a cambelt on a zx td please? i have tools and basic mechanical skills... done a few cambelt changes but not on a zx td! or is there an online link or website with this info?

 

thanks in advance umran

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Don't know if there's anything "Online" but it's all in the Haynes manual for the ZX available from any decent Motorist centre (Halfords etc) There was a link for downloading manuals somewhere in this site if you have a look. I found it before and downloaded the Xantia one. Turned out to be the Haynes one I already had! It's no more complex than any other cambelt but access is a wee bit tight on the diesel. Can't really help any more than that. Cheers.

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Don't know if there's anything "Online" but it's all in the Haynes manual for the ZX available from any decent Motorist centre (Halfords etc) There was a link for downloading manuals somewhere in this site if you have a look. I found it before and downloaded the Xantia one. Turned out to be the Haynes one I already had! It's no more complex than any other cambelt but access is a wee bit tight on the diesel. Can't really help any more than that . Cheers.

 

 

Just a thought. If you haven't done a diesel cambelt they are a wee bit different in that the engine, (Crankshaft, Camshaft and Pump) should be "Locked" in it's timing position with pins before removing the old belt. This will ensure everything is in the correct place when the new one goes on. Cheers again

[umran9]

Just a thought. If you haven't done a diesel cambelt they are a wee bit different in that the engine, (Crankshaft, Camshaft and Pump) should be "Locked" in it's timing position with pins before removing the old belt. This will ensure everything is in the correct place when the new one goes on. Cheers again

 

how should i lock the crank,cam,pump? also cant see any timing marks anywhere? ive noticed that my old belt can be slid of the 2 top pulleys witha bit of persuasion... is that normal? cant find link for downloading haynes manual!

 

thanks

[Guest Colin Hunter]

OK. I couldn't find it again either, but I downloaded the Xantia one from it. To help you along I've uploaded a cut down PDF of the engine repair procedures to this link. http://my.opera.com/Brecknaheim/blog/ You should be able to download it from there. It's for a Xantia so the drive belt is different but the cambelt and general principle is the same. Cheers. Hope this helps.

 

PS Have a look at my online pics while you're there if you like.

[umran9]

OK. I couldn't find it again either, but I downloaded the Xantia one from it. To help you along I've uploaded a cut down PDF of the engine repair procedures to this link. http://my.opera.com/Brecknaheim/blog/ You should be able to download it from there. It's for a Xantia so the drive belt is different but the cambelt and general principle is the same. Cheers. Hope this helps.

 

PS Have a look at my online pics while you're there if you like.

 

what oil do you recommend? fully synthetic or semi? also what viscosity?

 

thanks umran

[Guest Colin Hunter]

OK. Depending on where you live, a 10/W 40 semisynthetic should cover most bases. To be quite frank. a standard 15/w40 mineral base oil is perfectly adequate for the 1.9 d and td engines if changed regularly. Bearing in mind thet the reccommended o/c interval for these is only 6,000 miles. I used to change my oil at 3,000 and oil & Filter at 6,000 when I had a 1.9 td. The oil I used was BP Vanellus c3 Multigrade (15/W40) which cost £18 for 25 liters at the time. It was a multifleet oil, suitable for Petrol and Diesel engines. Fully synthetic oils only come into their own if being used by High milage people to reduce service costs. Basically, any decent quality oil from a known manufacturer will give good service if changed regularly. £15 for a sump full of new oil beats a £1,000 engine swap any day! Cheers :blink:

 

By the way, was the cambelt guide any use to you?

[umran9]

OK. Depending on where you live, a 10/W 40 semisynthetic should cover most bases. To be quite frank. a standard 15/w40 mineral base oil is perfectly adequate for the 1.9 d and td engines if changed regularly. Bearing in mind thet the reccommended o/c interval for these is only 6,000 miles. I used to change my oil at 3,000 and oil & Filter at 6,000 when I had a 1.9 td. The oil I used was BP Vanellus c3 Multigrade (15/W40) which cost £18 for 25 liters at the time. It was a multifleet oil, suitable for Petrol and Diesel engines. Fully synthetic oils only come into their own if being used by High milage people to reduce service costs. Basically, any decent quality oil from a known manufacturer will give good service if changed regularly. £15 for a sump full of new oil beats a £1,000 engine swap any day! Cheers :D

 

By the way, was the cambelt guide any use to you?

thanks for that mate! cambelt guide was realy helpful will give it a go in the new year now...