Cam Belt Tension

[Derek Clement]

I am in the process of changing cam belt 1989 Excel SE has anyone any experience of the belt tension gauge which seem to be commonly used now . Data of belt deflection / and load [mm & newton meters] are required ,my manual does not give these required values . Only refers to 90 /95 units ? for using Burroughs Gauge .Thanks

[richardw]

Hi Derek,

There is a lot of information from our resident expert on this topic, Esprit2, here:

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=10292&p=78662&hili ... elt#p78662

Hope this helps

Richard

[tonypoll]

If you've not seen it, there is a good YouTube video for an Excel cambelt change at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPdLNZFE_Ps
(Part 3 is not linked but can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy_05TkPBSI)

[Derek Clement]

Thanks guys, good info !!!

[pistolpete]

Is the Burroughs gauge easy to get hold of, I seem to remember last time I looked I couldn't find it anywhere

[CID]

About tension.. I don't trust the "Krikit" type gauge.
I did some human comparisons + repeatability. Conclusion: Very person dependent. Very big spread.

So I came across this site from a certain Mike and he compared the "Draper" or "Laser" type gauge with the "Burroughs".
I measured my original belt and came to the same conclusion.

See the link https://majcd213.blogspot.com/2016/05/r ... inued.html
Nice site I must say, and big thanks to Mike

Regards Curt

[Alan_M]

If you use the videos linked to DO NOT use the method shown to remove the cam seals - I had to repair the damage done by that screwdriver after I bought that very car.

[Derek Clement]

Thanks CID ,What a massive effort by Mike . Brilliant!!!! Derek