banzo7

Photos of old belt

Update on original post: I sucessfully changed the timing belt (my way), now ive done about 4000km after the change and so far car runs flawless.. About the old belt (that some say is timeless). After holding the old belt in my hand and inspecting it, im very glad ive changed mine. The belt was looking fine from outside, but had countless small cracks on the inside (where the teeths are).. Also alot of belt dust around the plastic belt covers... CHANGE YOUR BELTS FOLKS

Thank you for the info, but I do not trust either elsapro or 8 year old cam belt! We had engine rebuilt in ford galaxy 2008 because the belt snapped.. I do not plan to risk it.. For anyone seeking the same question as me (about not needing extra timing equipment), check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUw0pm4C2cg&t=18s

Hello fellow skoda owners! First time posting here.. Just recently bought totally wrecked skoda superb 3 2017, 1.4 TSI ACT engine. Repaired it myself to almost factory condition. The car has 75kkm, but is almost 8 years old, and from the looks of it, the cam belt has not yet been changed. So I went ahead and bought full service kit for it, before I get it on the road again (to hopefully have reliable car again).. Now for the timing belt.. I've checked this link: https://www.vwgolf.org/removing_and_installing_toothed_belt_engine_codes_chpa_czda-1649.html And I'm wondering if the locking mechanisms are necessary to perform this? I plan to change belt myself, and I'm somehow old-fashioned. I know the engine is timed correctly at the moment, so If carefully mark current positions, and only change the belt manually without any locking **** mechanisms... What could go wrong? I plan to manually spin the engine few turns with new belt, to check if it is in correct position and no obstructions (correct timing)... From my perspective, if I do not change the timing (spin the camshafts with belt off), anything should be fine??? But than again, I'm having second guesses, since it is an ACT engine... BTW, my first time changing the belt XD