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timing belt tension gauge needed

Posted by chris angus on June 9, 2007, 1:43 pm

Can anyone recomend a timing belt tension gauge, had a quote of £129+vat for an ast, same as the sealy one apperently.

Chris

Re: timing belt tension gauge needed

Posted by Paul Whatmough on June 9, 2007, 8:19 pm, in reply to "timing belt tension gauge needed"
Paul Whatmough

Chris,
These gauges work in two different ways. I used to use a Gates gauge, but it was a total pain in the ASS. I now use a Continental gauge, this works in a different way and is much easier to set up. Tensioning belts is now a doddle. I could try to explain each technique, but it would be easier to visit the relevant websites of these manufactures. Alternatively try to get each one demonstrated at your garage...

Good luck Paul...

Re: timing belt tension gauge needed

Posted by Mark Lamont on June 10, 2007, 12:27 pm, in reply to "Re: timing belt tension gauge needed"

Hi, Chris, I also use a continental gauge, recently on special offer through Euro Car Parts. Many tension testers have to be placed at a specific point on the belt, not always at the most accessible point. The conti can be placed anywhere. Also has an audible warning, which I find useful.

Re: timing belt tension gauge needed

Posted by tony bickers on June 14, 2007, 9:07 pm, in reply to "Re: timing belt tension gauge needed"

As Paul says the Gates tension tester can be awkward to use, the STT1 is an expensive piece of kit at around £400 with lifetime chip updates, and does take some getting used to, I tend to find that it tensions belts tighter than I "feel" they should be, however, never had any comebacks when this tool was used, also does poly v belts now.This is the only tool I use so cannot comment on others.

Re: timing belt tension gauge needed

Posted by andy on July 8, 2007, 5:56 pm, in reply to "timing belt tension gauge needed"
Andy - Himat Bamrolia

Hello, Chris, you still looking for timing belt tention gauge? I have one never used still in the box £70, my mobile, no. 07969450794. thanks, Andy

Re: timing belt tension gauge needed

Posted by chris Angus on July 11, 2007, 7:54 am, in reply to "Re: timing belt tension gauge needed"

Hi Andy, yes still looking, I quite like the Contitech one, what make/type is yours?

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