FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - (94-99) 1.2sx - cam belt kits, which is the best?

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Tue 29 Jan 2008 16:59
(94-99) 1.2sx - cam belt kits, which is the best? - r3d_dwarf
i got a punto mk1 1.2sx multi point inj. and i have replaced the water pump already but i was recomended that the cam belt should be replaced but looking around my local auto factors there is a few on the market and i was wondering which is the best or recomended make i should use?
i seen GATES and DAYCO ect but im a bit worried of cheap foreign makes that will snap in 1000miles!
thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 29/01/2008 at 18:45

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Tue 29 Jan 2008 17:21
cam belt kits, which is the best? - 659FBE
I did quite a bit of belt testing when in the diesel fuel pump business. Dayco belts always performed to specification and I would have no hesitation in using them. INA or SKF make suitable tensioner and idler kits.

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Tue 29 Jan 2008 17:51
cam belt kits, which is the best? - Screwloose

Gates are another well-known name that do a lot of top quality OE belts. They warranty their belts if they are tensioned to the manufacturer's spec.

Might be worth asking Fiat how much their complete kit is; many of their parts are very cheap.
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Tue 29 Jan 2008 20:15
cam belt kits, which is the best? - blue_haddock
Try giving the guys at Shop4parts a call - they are pretty cheap for fiat stuff. 01274 734082
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Wed 30 Jan 2008 07:41
cam belt kits, which is the best? - Collos25
If you want one to outlive the car then use a new Continental.
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Wed 30 Jan 2008 08:26
cam belt kits, which is the best? - DP
Another vote for Gates. Never had one failure prematurely or cause any problems at all.

My local factor sells SKF branded kits which come with Gates belts (printed on the belt itself) and SKF tensioners. My Mondeo is currently wearing one of these kits, as was our old Fiesta - no issues at all.

Cheers
DP
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