MX5 with a snapped Cambelt!!

[evo8]

Hi. I have been given a chance to buy a H reg MX5 Limited edition (British Racing Green, 1.6, leather etc) for about £150. The roof looks OK, rear window not split, front wing has had break fluid spilt on it, one door mirror missing, odo reads 110k miles, its a H reg, what do you expect!
The Cambelt has snapped, now I know it is supposed to be 'non-interferace' so the valves should not have hit the pistons but what is your opinion? and how much of a job is it to replace the cambelt (followers as well etc), could I do it myself? any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Andrew

[T5SOR]

£150 quid? I'll have it off you! Cambelt is a pretty simple job. Remove all engine covers (plastic bits) and of course the top cam cover


Mike

Edited by T5SOR on Thursday 8th March 21:10

[ARH]

As said cambelt is easy, lots of stuff to remove but all very easy. 2 big spanners and a g clamp will hold the cams in place. Buy a kit with all gaskets as they will need replacing.