I'm pretty sure that even with the teeth missing the belt wouldn't
stretch to any significant amount so i would suspect it's not the right
belt.
Does it have the same number of teeth allowing for the missing ones ?
The teeth size are pretty standard so if it's a different length it will
have a different number of teeth.
Jim
On 01/04/2011 19:05, Andrew wrote:
What am I doing wrong ? I seem unable to get a new timing belt on.
Access not a problem, the engine is out.
I have followed the manual etc, and checked I have the right part
(based on age and engine size), but it is so tight that I cannot get
it on with the tensioner correctly in place. (I can only get 1 bolt
in).
The old belt is slightly longer (fits neatly over the existing belt),
but has about 20 missing teeth, So am I correct to assume it has
stretched ? Does a timing belt that is a few mm longer exist for
Ford ? i.e. have I got the wrong part ?
Is there a special method to make it fit - I have tried brute force
already !
Thanks
Andrew
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