Cam belt / water pump types

Cam belt / water pump types was created by steeeviej

Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #223453
Hi again.
As my TF 135, 04 plate is well overdue a cam belt and water pump change. I am looking for best type / manufacturer / supplier to replace the existing.
Managed to find a competent garage who know what they're doing and I'd prefer to supply the parts so I know whats going in.
Recommendations gratefully accepted. Thanks 👍 

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Replied by Notanumber on topic Cam belt / water pump types

Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #223464
Many here buy camblet and waterpump kits from Rimmers or Mgfntfbitz. You cant go wrong buying from them, especially the latter I have found. Make sure to change the cambelt tensioner at the same time. They are included in some kits.
Check the alternator belt for wear and cracking as it has to be removed to get to the cambelt.  If the top bush in the engine steady bar is a bit sloppy its well worth changing this at the same time. When this wears the engine moves (and can audibly clunk) on startup and acceleration. 

2003 MG TF 135 sunstorm

1979 MGB GT

Previously:
2002 115 TF + 1998 118 MG F

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Replied by mowog73 on topic Cam belt / water pump types

Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #223507

Check the alternator belt for wear and cracking as it has to be removed to get to the cambelt. 


I change the alternator belt every time I change the timing belt no matter its condition.  Its too cheap an item not to replace, especially know what damage it can do to the timing belt if it were to fail.

I've had good luck with water pumps from DMGRS.

[size=10pt]Mark[/size]
95 MGF

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Replied by steeeviej on topic Cam belt / water pump types

Posted 1 month 2 weeks ago #223605
I have bought the alternator belt too now, thanks for the advise.

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