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Old 4th December 2019, 12:40   #13
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Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

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Originally Posted by BigBen View Post
You don't need the special tools to change the belts ... make sure everything lines up when you fit the new ones.
A lot of detail is missing here. Ben, could you explain how you managed to ...
  1. Align the two inlet sprockets and hold them against valve spring pressure whilst simultaneously lacing the new belt as tightly as possible as well as inserting the tensioner body bolts against its hydraulic force, all using just two hands?
  2. Fit the rear sprockets, perfectly aligned, with the new belt not slipping off with one hand whilst the other hand rotates the exhaust camshaft against valve spring pressure into alignment?

Perhaps you had help? Please explain, I would really like to know how it's done.

Simon
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