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Norcy91
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28th Dec 10 at 21:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My X16XE needs a new timing belt kit, head gasket kit and valve stem seals.

Obviously i want to save as much money as i can, but as the old saying goes 'you pay cheap, you pay twice'

I'm just wondering what brands you usually look out for when you're getting these sort of bits for your car? A timing belt kit from SAS Autoparts through my brothers work is about £90, same as it is from Euro Car Parts, but theres an FAI kit on ebay for about £60. Are they a decent brand? I'd pay the extra £30 if i have to, but just wondering what brands i should be avoiding? Cheers
Bonney
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28th Dec 10 at 23:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd go for a gates kit. Used them on all my cars and never had a problem.
Norcy91
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28th Dec 10 at 23:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers buddy! I'll see what brand the kit is my brothers getting a price for tomorrow and hope it's Gates.
Stu_22
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29th Dec 10 at 00:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
FAI is fine for gaskets used them a few time
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If you can get a payen gasket set get that or elring both very good
alan-g-w
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FAI is totally fine mate, that's what the motor factors up here give out. Literally no point in spending more if it's a standard engine.
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29th Dec 10 at 11:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My XE was built with FAI gaskets and a gates belt kit.
Perfect
Norcy91
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29th Dec 10 at 11:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks for the help lads! I'll see what my brother says price wise tonight and see what brands they are, i don't think i'll be holding onto the Corsa too much longer so don't really want to be splashing out on it!

 
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