Hi all, so I think I've pushed my luck for long enough, I've had the zafira just over 7 years, it's got 107k on it and I don't know if the timing belt was changed before I got the car.
So it's time to do it over Easter. It's a 1.6, just wondering if anyone has had any issues or struggles in the past when doing it. I did see a YouTube vid where someone struggled to get the crank pulley off.
I'm looking at getting this Gates kit:-
And also this locking kit:-
What are your thoughts? Gates kit - OK manufacturer?
Is that locking kit good enough?
Should I fit a new crankshaft bolt?
I do most things in my cars, I did the timing belt on my Astra G a few years back even without any locking tool kit, so I'm confident enough to do it but the timing belt always gives me a tingle of apprehension 😂😂
Thanks as always.
Dan
So it's time to do it over Easter. It's a 1.6, just wondering if anyone has had any issues or struggles in the past when doing it. I did see a YouTube vid where someone struggled to get the crank pulley off.
I'm looking at getting this Gates kit:-

VAUXHALL ZAFIRA B, C Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit 1.6 1.8 05 to 18 Set Gates New | eBay
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And also this locking kit:-

Timing Tool Kit Vauxhall 1.6 1.8 16V Alfa Romeo Fiat Corsa Astra Vectra Zafira | eBay
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What are your thoughts? Gates kit - OK manufacturer?
Is that locking kit good enough?
Should I fit a new crankshaft bolt?
I do most things in my cars, I did the timing belt on my Astra G a few years back even without any locking tool kit, so I'm confident enough to do it but the timing belt always gives me a tingle of apprehension 😂😂
Thanks as always.
Dan