vts cambelt

[stevenet15]

i am changing my vts cambelt over the weekend but i need to know how to set the manual tensioner so the cambelt is at the correct tension?

[stevenet15]

i have been told from pm that it about right if you can twist the belt roughly 90degrees is this correct? looks like i'll have to go out and buy a haynes unless someone else can confirm the tightness cheers

[s60tsy]

you have to turn the right part of the belt though, if you know what i mean? the longer part towards the front going downwards? lol

[stevenet15]

thanks mate i left u good rep

[s60tsy]

cheers ;)

[Scott]

yep generally thats a good guage, twist with thumb and finger about 90 degrees

[stevenet15]

can anyone type in exactly what it sais in the haynes for cambelt tension

[lizandcoxxy]

in the haynes manual for a dohc is says a tensioning tool should be used . it also says it should be possible to twist the belt through 90 degrees by finger and thumb, midway between the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. if thats any help, let me know cuz haynes manual at hand 4 you.