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This could potentially be a serious problem as there are no timing belts available, well none that i can find.
I was talking with Matt from Matts Machine Shop earlier today as I wanted to buy one from him. H told me he sold the last one last week and S & S have no stock and are not getting anymore as they have stopped supporting the X-Wedge. His total stock went to Morgan dealers.
Apparently Gates made them under licence from S & S so cannot distribute any through the aftermarket.
Anyone got stock hidden away?
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There is THIS ON EBAY if you fancy taking a punt. Cheap enough that you won't cry for too long if it doesn't fit!
Andy
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Just ordered a genuine one from an outfit in Germany.
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Krazy Horse had stock and there were 50 at Morgan last time I checked for dealers to access..
Omne trium perfectum
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Krazy Horse now have one less. My first annual service at just 850miles and KH found that the cam belt was cracked. A little worrying on a 12 month old M3W. I understand that the S&S wedge engine will not have damage if the cam belt breaks i.e, the valves won`t go through the pistons?? Can anyone confirm this ??
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Nick - no damage will be sustained if the belt breaks...on the early ones, the belt breaking was a common failure (as the cam chest wasn't vented) and no damage ever reported. Its a spare that people who 'tour' will keep on board as the belt can be changed by the roadside.
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Learner Plates Off!
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If the belt breaks it will not do any damage to the engine/.
It could however, do serious damage to your health if it breaks when you are doing 70 or 80 mph in the fast lane of a motorway. and you suddenly find yourself without power.
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I can confirm that a broken belt does not damage the engine.
Guess why I know...
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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Yes not a disaster if it goes when on the move , and can also confirm I found it a struggle to put a new belt on.
You also need timing pins to align the pulleys , do not attempt without.
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Yes not a disaster if it goes when on the move , and can also confirm I found it a struggle to put a new belt on.
You also need timing pins to align the pulleys , do not attempt without. and that modified socket that S&S sold as a tool to release the belt tensioner sure is nice.
The light at the end of the tunnel is actually a train. 2019 M3W
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