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Wed 7 Aug 2002 13:01

Omega 2.5TDi cambelt and Manual - chris taylor

Does anyone know how to obtain a workshop manual for the 2.5 TDi BMW engined omega. I have contacted Haynes who say they only produce one for the petrol version and they are not planning on producing one for the diesel.
I want to change the timing belt (1996 model with 78K on the clock). What is the recomended replacement interval?

I have changed several timing belts on different makes of front wheel drive petrol engined cars in the past. Is the omega fairly easy to do without a manual and does the belt self tension?

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Thu 8 Aug 2002 08:23

Omega 2.5TDi cambelt and Manual - Dude - {P}

Are you sure this engine definitely has a cam belt? - all BMW engines are chain driven camshafts.

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Thu 8 Aug 2002 12:12

Omega 2.5TDi cambelt and Manual - chris taylor

It may not have a cam belt, but I seem to remember reading somewhere about it having one - but it may have been for the later vauxhall diesel engines. Another reason for wanting a manual.

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Thu 8 Aug 2002 12:47

Omega 2.5TDi cambelt and Manual - chris taylor

In fact you are right - the engine is driven by a chain, thanks for that, no more worries about cambelt failure!
Check out - speedways.co.uk if anyone wants info on any timing belt stuff -loads on there including pictures of wrecked cylinder heads.

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