Head Gasket/Cam belt change 1988 S1
Head Gasket/Cam belt change 1988 S1
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sjsw

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9 posts

299 months

Thursday 6th July 2006
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Can anybody help. Is it sensible to replace the cam belt at the same time as replacing the head gasket? Where would I be able to get the parts required (and prices) and would it be possible for a ham-fisted non-mechanical person like me to do it and if so how long should it take. Lots of questions but I need guidance. Thanks.

Le TVR

3,097 posts

280 months

Thursday 6th July 2006
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sjsw said:
replace the cam belt


I dont think you will find a cam belt in a S1 Cologne engine...

s3swiss

235 posts

263 months

Thursday 6th July 2006
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best bet is to buy a copy of the 'Bible' otherwise known as the S Handbook from Steve Heath publications, or get an old Haynes manual for the Ford with your engine in it - guessing 2.8 Capri would do but sure some S1 owners will be along later to give more advice!
PS - your engine has 2 head gaskets (one for each cylinder head) and the camshaft is not driven by a cam belt so you don't need to replace it - unlike my missus' Clio which just snapped - bugger!