stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Changed the timing belt and water pump today on a Seat Ibiza 1.4 16v. it would appear that 4 years ago Arnold shark made a mess of it! The timing is one tooth out. The chamfered mark on the pulley should line up the small mark, 4V. It may have moved slightly before I took the pic but it was exactly one tooth out. The second pic with the tipex mark highlights where it should be positioned. So take what you will from a main dealer! Some extra pics just for reference. The full Gates timing belt kit including waterpump, 2 belts. 2 tensioners and 2 guide pulleys (1 of which is not fitted on this variant) was around £90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'd never use them for anything, let alone a timing belt change. An independent mechanic is always better, as long as they are competent and honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 I wouldn't trust them to fix my wheelbarrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incontro Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Is that why they have so many cheap newish cars for sale nowadays? Do they secretly pass on problems to unsuspecting car buyers simply because they are too clueless to fix the problems themselves? lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, Incontro said: Is that why they have so many cheap newish cars for sale nowadays? Do they secretly pass on problems to unsuspecting car buyers simply because they are too clueless to fix the problems themselves? lol I think it's simply they don't care lol. It's all about the accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 should go better now!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, iantt said: should go better now!! To be honest it's hard to tell, it's just had a service/plugs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 to be fair it is a ***** ibiza so maybe not notice 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 The most underpowered 1.4 of all time haha. Can't argue though, it's been a very reliable car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, stef123 said: The most underpowered 1.4 of all time haha. Can't argue though, it's been a very reliable car. Is it yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I would hope not.lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, jmurray01 said: Is it yours? No, the Mrs. Ive got a real weapon Jamie lol. The caravan isn't mine though before you mention it lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'm not a motorbike person, but that does look impressive. As for the caravan, well, if it were yours I would approve given the name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 minute ago, jmurray01 said: I'm not a motorbike person, but that does look impressive. As for the caravan, well, if it were yours I would approve given the name... Well you should be lol. It looks a bit different now with the extra decals and some additions to it. It was literally about 20 miles old in that pic. Ain't no shiny bits on those tyres now! What name.. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, stef123 said: Well you should be lol. It looks a bit different now with the extra decals and some additions to it. It was literally about 20 miles old in that pic. Ain't no shiny bits on those tyres now! What name.. Haha Quasar, the trim-level of my 405... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Ah lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 37 minutes ago, stef123 said: No, the Mrs. Ive got a real weapon Jamie lol. The caravan isn't mine though before you mention it lol Very nice Is that your dog looking out of the awning window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 minute ago, GMX said: Very nice Is that your dog looking out of the awning window? It is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 that photo reminds me of my gsxr days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 5 hours ago, iantt said: that photo reminds me of my gsxr days Don't tell me you've given up the bikes Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 yep, unfortunatly. wish i hadnt though. 2 dodgey knees made riding quite uncomfotable after 30 mins . so my last bike was 10yrs ago. did the fast car thing after but it wasnt the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 4 hours ago, iantt said: yep, unfortunatly. wish i hadnt though. 2 dodgey knees made riding quite uncomfotable after 30 mins . so my last bike was 10yrs ago. did the fast car thing after but it wasnt the same Unless its a supercar nothing else comes close lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 9 hours ago, iantt said: yep, unfortunatly. wish i hadnt though. 2 dodgey knees made riding quite uncomfotable after 30 mins . so my last bike was 10yrs ago. did the fast car thing after but it wasnt the same You want some Metacam for that, it did wonders for Brandy's hips and knees. it was a human medicine long before it was used in the veterinary world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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