Hi All,
More Cam-Belt kit questions/comments
I have been viewing/looking at the Workshop manual (finally got hold of one) for the Cam-Belt change procedure and it appears that the Water Pump is not driven by the Cam-Belt, which means that in theory the Water Pump doesn't need changing at the same time. However at 10 years plus old I think that it would be prudent to change the Water Pump at the same time (along with Tensioner and Idlers), please read on....
When looking at the Water Pump change procedure Hyundai confuse the issue a little, in that they mention removing the Timing Belt Idler (to get at the Water Pump etc.) and in the reassembly procedure they then state to replace the Timing Belt and Idler....therefore to replace a Water Pump, it does involve extra labour in and around the Cam Belt housing/area....
Whilst a Water Pump failure shouldn't damage the Cylinder Head/other parts etc. etc. (as the Water Pump isn't 'driven' by the Cam/Timing-Belt), whilst working in the area - and draining down the Coolant - replacing the Water Pump seems to be a wise precaution to me.
I have priced up the HMUK parts and they seem fairly priced and I am also aware that Gates have a good reputation for price and performance of their Cam Belt kits (Belt, Idler, Tensioner) etc etc. and thus more cost effective. They also manufacture OEM parts. I dont, however, want 'cheap and cheeful' as such, when it comes to Timing/Cam Belts, is folly to my mind, yet I am also working to a budget (isnt everyone these days?) and if Gates are as good/better than Hyundai (which Gates state that they are the same as/better than OEM parts), then I may be better off purchasing Gates' parts...
I am also aware - though - that some manufacturers who supply OEM and after-market parts don't always make the two to the same (high) standards as the OEM parts (ie Tyres, Brake Pads etc. etc.), even if they are for the same vehicle/make/model as their OEM originals (and look identical!).
Has anyone here fitted a Gates Cam-Belt and Water Pump (or BGA Water Pump) to their Hyundai and/or Getz? Or any other make besides Hyundai parts?
Ideally, as this is now a low mileage car, I would like the Water Pump to last another 10 years, along with the Idler and Tensioner and just replace all of the belts next time/in five years time (if I havnt won the Lottery and upgraded to a newer Hyundai - or Ferrari) as I did at the year 5 service (as the Water Pump and Idler/Tensioner were still new and low miles....B)).
Any thoughts or comments gratefully received
Regards,
RB42
More Cam-Belt kit questions/comments
I have been viewing/looking at the Workshop manual (finally got hold of one) for the Cam-Belt change procedure and it appears that the Water Pump is not driven by the Cam-Belt, which means that in theory the Water Pump doesn't need changing at the same time. However at 10 years plus old I think that it would be prudent to change the Water Pump at the same time (along with Tensioner and Idlers), please read on....
When looking at the Water Pump change procedure Hyundai confuse the issue a little, in that they mention removing the Timing Belt Idler (to get at the Water Pump etc.) and in the reassembly procedure they then state to replace the Timing Belt and Idler....therefore to replace a Water Pump, it does involve extra labour in and around the Cam Belt housing/area....
Whilst a Water Pump failure shouldn't damage the Cylinder Head/other parts etc. etc. (as the Water Pump isn't 'driven' by the Cam/Timing-Belt), whilst working in the area - and draining down the Coolant - replacing the Water Pump seems to be a wise precaution to me.
I have priced up the HMUK parts and they seem fairly priced and I am also aware that Gates have a good reputation for price and performance of their Cam Belt kits (Belt, Idler, Tensioner) etc etc. and thus more cost effective. They also manufacture OEM parts. I dont, however, want 'cheap and cheeful' as such, when it comes to Timing/Cam Belts, is folly to my mind, yet I am also working to a budget (isnt everyone these days?) and if Gates are as good/better than Hyundai (which Gates state that they are the same as/better than OEM parts), then I may be better off purchasing Gates' parts...
I am also aware - though - that some manufacturers who supply OEM and after-market parts don't always make the two to the same (high) standards as the OEM parts (ie Tyres, Brake Pads etc. etc.), even if they are for the same vehicle/make/model as their OEM originals (and look identical!).
Has anyone here fitted a Gates Cam-Belt and Water Pump (or BGA Water Pump) to their Hyundai and/or Getz? Or any other make besides Hyundai parts?
Ideally, as this is now a low mileage car, I would like the Water Pump to last another 10 years, along with the Idler and Tensioner and just replace all of the belts next time/in five years time (if I havnt won the Lottery and upgraded to a newer Hyundai - or Ferrari) as I did at the year 5 service (as the Water Pump and Idler/Tensioner were still new and low miles....B)).
Any thoughts or comments gratefully received
Regards,
RB42