Question:
The cam guide roller wheels disintegrated at idle following some fast driving, the engine stopped instantly. The crank & cams still turn. Is it worth replacing just the guide wheels and belt and try to start the engine or do you recommend I take the valves out and have a look. I didn’t really want to disturb the head unless I really had to. Can I change the rollers to the metal ones?
Answer:
Please see our shop for replacement idlers for the XE (both pre & post 93) & 1.6L/1.4L Vauxhall engines
The best thing to do would be to fit the new metal idlers onto new bearings & re fit the cambelt. Do a compression check to see if any of the valves are bent. If they are ok, then just fit a new cambelt If not, then unfortunately you will have to remove the head & go from there.
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