Hey Guys, need some insight. My son recently purchased a 00 catera w/ 75000 miles on it, so we are new to the Catera family. I've been reading thru this forum and find it very helpful to those of us that enjoy messing with our own vehicles. I've seen where it is recommended to change timing belt and idler assy at around 60000 miles, and given that we don't have any maintenance records on the vehicle, I figure I better git r done! Given that we typically do our own maintenance and repairs (I try to take the mentoring role, but typically end up getting my hands dirtier than he does?!) I've found the kit at Rock Auto, but I'm wondering if I'm gonna need any special tools and how much time its gonna take? Any insight would be helful. Thanks
You can perform the replacement yourself but only if you have the V6 Locking Kit. Without it the cams or crank will move from the proper positions and the timing will be shot to hell. Read more courtesy of the Omega Owners Forum and the Catera/Yahoo Group (you may have to register). The VX Network instuctions are for a transverse V6 but once the belt and tensioner are uncovered the rest is the same.
I had mine replaced by a local garage. For just over $300 it was well worth it. There is no way I could have torn down the front of that engine and do it myself.
Great reply Elvin315, lots of great info there. Sounds like a nice little sunday afternoon project for me and my son. I'll be supervising of course?! Probably won't attempt for a week or 2, but when we (he) gets done I'll let you all know how it went.
Thanks aqain elvin315!
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I'm jealous. I wish I could do it myself but I don't have the tools, place, or confidence. I used to do this stuff years ago but now that I'm alone, and down to one car, I can't afford to make mistakes that will have it out of commission for very long.
In the UK they just had a cambelt weekend. A mass gathering of Omega owners to help each other maintain their cars. Wish we would do something like that. It would be worth driving a few hundred miles to me just to meet some of you and talk Cateras, eat some burgers, and fix our cars.
That sounds like a great idea, so IDK i am in CHICAGO - DETROIT area so any of the ones around here can probalby do something like that, mine is due for cambelt change in 7K miles and, we can maybe even do some brake swaps or even some other issues... but who has got the garage and tools to provide?
I will be willing to drive a few hundred miles to meet with some of you guys... LEts get a meeting just for a photoshoot and a cruise...
I'd be down with that... but unfortunatly I'm all the way in calgary alberta, but if this happens somewhere within a days drive away I'd be happy to do it. any escuse to drive the Cat
I'd be down with that... but unfortunatly I'm all the way in calgary alberta, but if this happens somewhere within a days drive away I'd be happy to do it. any escuse to drive the Cat
Now thats the spirit... sorry for jacking up this thread.. but I think there are alot of Catera Owners in the Mid west region so we can do something like IL, IN, OH, MI meet somewehre in the middle... where its closest to everyone...
Great reply Elvin315, lots of great info there. Sounds like a nice little sunday afternoon project for me and my son. I'll be supervising of course?! Probably won't attempt for a week or 2, but when we (he) gets done I'll let you all know how it went.
Thanks aqain elvin315!
a word of advise......tell your son....do not, i repeat do not jump on the gas. this could cause the belt to jump and miss timing. which will bend minimum 8 valves. yes thats major engine teardown time. i speak from experience.
have fun, robert
a word of advise......tell your son....do not, i repeat do not jump on the gas. this could cause the belt to jump and miss timing. which will bend minimum 8 valves. yes thats major engine teardown time. i speak from experience.
have fun, robert
just wondering, do you mean ever? or just after you do the timing belt change.
