I only ever use OEM parts wherever available.Defender110 wrote:But like Matt has already stated unless you buy OE parts you are likely to be fitting far inferior parts that would give cause for worry and are quite likely not going to outlast the origianal OE parts. (all mileage dependant of course.)docchevron wrote: I always do the full kit and waterpump, keeping the old tensioner and idler as spares if required.
Again, for the price I'd rather not worry about it.
full cambelt kits - necessary?
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whilst you are in there just look up under the water pump sprocket to see if there is any furr startting to build up, as this indicates the seal is startting to fail
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Yep totally agree with this policy, inferior parts will cost much more in the long run.docchevron wrote:I only ever use OEM parts wherever available.Defender110 wrote:But like Matt has already stated unless you buy OE parts you are likely to be fitting far inferior parts that would give cause for worry and are quite likely not going to outlast the origianal OE parts. (all mileage dependant of course.)docchevron wrote: I always do the full kit and waterpump, keeping the old tensioner and idler as spares if required.
Again, for the price I'd rather not worry about it.
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1997 Mercedes C230 W202
2003 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 Facelift TD5 - Daily driver / hobby days and camping.
1993 Land Rover Discovery 200tdi Series 1 3 door - in need of TLC
2020 Fiat Panda 4x4 Cross Twin Air.