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Wed 7 Dec 2005 12:49

Pug 406 1.8 16V - Cam belt - BigTed

Is anyone aware of any special tools required to change the cam belt on an early 406 1.8 16V?

Also does anyone know if the pretensioners need to be replaced as a matter of course when changing the cam belt?

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Wed 7 Dec 2005 15:44

Pug 406 1.8 16V - Cam belt - Spanner

The tensioners should be changed at the same time as belt as failure will cause the belt to slip or snap. GSF Parts (German, Swedish and French) should have relevent cambelt fitting kit needed.
Also make sure the crank shaft pulley/harmonic balancer is in good condition as there have been reports (and I believe a recall) of the outer part of pulley seperating from inner part and causing fan belt to let go which then tears into cam belt cover with expensive results. If you do remove crankshaft pulley, check locating keyway hasn't worn thus enabling pulley and crankshaft cambelt toothed part to slip out of sync.

There are devices that fit between twin cam toothed wheels to lock them in position but as in common with other PSA engines, a set-screw can be used to fix cams in position. But check with your Haynes manual or similar first!

Andrew

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