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Ford Fiesta - Ford 1.8 Endura DE cambelt query - fordfanindia

I replaced my 1.8 NA engine(58 hp) cambelt. I got a gates kit, and the new belt is not as wide as the Motorcraft belt from Ford. Also, it is fitted too close to the pulley edge inward and the belt gets hot under operation.Is this normal?

Any suggestion about how to check the tension using thumbs is welcome.

An external pic is added for reference: www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=25&u=14751...0

PS: I am a novice when it comes to working with car engines, if that is of any relevance.


Thanks.

Edited by fordfanindia on 12/04/2013 at 19:00