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Old 13-May-2004, 00:43   #1
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Cam belt advice
Hi all

Fitted new cam belts today to my 4v. (888) I set the tension to allow 5mm of deflection between the camshaft pulleys. I've read elsewhere that they tighten with the engine's heat (...is this because the pulleys expand?) If so, I expect they'll soon be stretched, so at what mileage should they be checked again for tension? And how long do I keep the revs down - I'm presuming the belts need to 'bed in'?

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