Thread: Cam variator needs replacing, couple of questions?
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Old 05-29-2006, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mike3
Hello,

I hope you'll be able to help??

Had my cam belt go on my Alfa 147 lusso about 6 months ago, just within warranty.

Now the cam variator is making a noise and I wondered if these two were linked i.e. should the dealer have replaced the variator at the same time as the cam belt?

thanks...
The cam belts are very very strong belts, can even lift up an engine with the belt. Usually it's the bearings jammed that causes the snap. I would suggest always change the variator together with the belt.
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