Can the variator be replaced without removing the cambelt & tensioners? I just called two garages and one said I have to have a cambelt replacement too and the other didnt comment so I assume they were either going to remove & replace the same belt to get access to the variator?
Previous owner should have changed the variator at the same time as the last cambelt change so I'm stuck with a car that doesnt need a new belt yet but does need a variator!
Well the cam belt has to come off to remove the variator. You shouldn't normally reuse a cam belt but if its only been on for a month or so then i'd go for it. If its done 10k miles then don't even think about re-using it!!
If you don't know when the belt is due then ge *** done, £350 (or less)now will save you £1500+ later. If I'm not too far for you them I can help you out there.
its also sensible to do the whole deal, variator, balence belts, cam belt and water pump, too many people talk about the cam belt, but the other bits need to be done at the same time.
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