I can't see a problem with reusing the same cam belt as long as it's still running in the same direction. Just take a note of the tension it has now and re do it to the same tension as it will have settled a bit from new.
Bare in mind that the standard ecu may not be entirely happy with the new cams, especially if they are a high spec. The current engine in my Mondeo came with sport cams and a gas flowed head and now has a much rougher idle and tendency to stall on hot starts. All of the injection and ignition system is standard and off the old engine so i'm pretty sure theres no faults causing it. Oh, it also does 5mpg less and doesn't feel greatly faster. I think it needs a correctly mapped ecu to take advantage of it. Jim TonyV wrote: > > On Jun 24, 9:51 am, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The Silver top Zetec is certainly as you describe, no positive location, >> just clamped on a taper with the centre bolt. >> I thought the black tops were the same but i've not taken one off so >> can't be sure. >> >> Does the kit come with Vernier pulleys ?, maybe it's a mod to work with >> those. >> >> Jim >> >> >> >> > > > > No verniers in the kit, but the same thought had crossed my mind. > > It's supposed to be a straight bolt-in conversion, using standard > valves, springs etc. > > I did ask the guy from Cat Cams who phoned me whether I had to buy > anything else. > He said no although a new cam belt was advised on the grounds that > you're not supposed to refit a used belt. > > > Anyway, I've uploaded a pic of it into the files area, called Zetec > CAT CAM.jpg > > For some reason Google Groups won't let me delete or rename my first > attempt at uploading, called CIMG0659. > Apparently there may be a permission problem somewhere. > > TonyV. > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
