I've got the dreaded cambelt change due in another few months and am planning to do it myself (Haynes manual in hand of course!). I was just wondering if there was a list of things I could do whilst everything was in bits?

eg.

• Replace coolant pump
  
• Clean throttle boddy
  
• Flush out intercooler with solvent stuff to remove gunk
  
• Check and possibly replace clips on boost hoses
  
• Check boost hoses for damage or cracks
  
• etc...

Any more suggestions?

Whilst your doing the cam belt change the water pump too

Whilst your doing the cam belt change the water pump too

Thats what I meant when I said 'Coolant pump' above. I know it's usually not required, especially seeing as mine's only 4 years/ 45,000 miles old - but I'd rather pay the £30 now than have to take it to bits again if it fails.

Thats what I meant when I said 'Coolant pump' above. I know it's usually not required, especially seeing as mine's only 4 years/ 45,000 miles old - but I'd rather pay the £30 now than have to take it to bits again if it fails.

Ahh sorry fella, that will teach me not too read the post correctly

When I had my cam belt changed I wasnt aware the pump should be replaced and my dealer didnt mention it :(