Changing Cam Belt

birti · Post by **birti** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:37 pm

Hi

I have recently bought my first Mazda Bongo and am wanting to change the Cam belt myself. Has anyone tried this? Has anyone got any tech data or helpful tips on this subject?

Also, can anyone confirm what engine make is in my Bongo? I have been told it's a Mazda Diesel and also a Ford Ranger by different people.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:56 pm

Try using Search as I'm sure I've read some good detailed advice on doing a cambelt change. I had a look in the Members Area but there doesnt appear to be a factsheet there

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:00 pm

Ermmm, it's under "Cambelt" in the member's area Mike.

redalan1971 · Post by **redalan1971** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:57 pm

i have done it. a very simple job and one i would recommend you do yourself i've never seen a simpler one before.
The manual can be downloaded from nz ond you only need the cam belt section.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:04 am

Ah well, thought there was something. I'll go and see my doctor about my eyesight

The wheelybins · Post by **The wheelybins** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:32 pm

Hi red whats nz many thanks russ

MountainGoat · Post by **MountainGoat** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:38 am

NZ stands for New Zealand. http://www.jpnz.co.nz. This company in New Zealand have translated both the owners handbook and the Workshop manual for the Bongo Friendee from Japanese to English. Both books are available from Ian in the club shop. The workshop manual being available for £70.00.

What Red was refering to is that there is a cheaper alternative of downloading just the part that you require over the net. I am not up to date as to the current cost of this option.

The wheelybins · Post by **The wheelybins** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:31 pm

Cheers for that

Russ

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:12 pm

All the diesel cars I have worked on have had
to have the crank, cam, and pump, pegged to change
the belt, the cam pulley usually as slotted bolts so
you can set them up spot on, I have seen no
mention of pegging the Bongo engine, am I right
in thinking it's not needed ???

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:59 pm

The pump is gear driven and isn't affected by the belt Ralph. The sprockets for the cam and intermediate shafts are the same size.

http://www.lushprojects.com/bongoparts/ ... of02).html

Thanks to Lushprojects again for the wonderful translation service

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:47 am

Ta for the answer, I knew the pump was gear driven
the question was brought on by other engines having
so little clearance between valves and pistons that
you have to move the cam pulley in slots to get it
absolutely spot on or things will touch, 8 thousands
of a inch was quoted on one engine as clearance,
the Bongo probably as more clearance and is not
as critical, my last 3 diesels had to be pegged seems
the Bongo doesn't. Tried looking at the link but it comes
up with page not found or some such.
Thanks
ps
Just found a way into the link and you are right it does
not need to be pegged, the pulley is pegged to the cam and
cant be moved in relation to it, also found out the engine
as 2 balance shafts so that's why it's so smooth.

thanks again

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:16 pm

..I only saw the balance shafts in the diagram last night