Old cambelts...

[oldisbetter]

I have a bout 100 old cam belts, They are all new but more than 5 years old, Would they be safe to use still?

[gtviva]

Personally I would not have a problem using them on the more simpler engines eg 8 valvers, anything else more complex like 16 valvers or 24 valvers its not worth the risk as they are so cheap to buy new

[oldisbetter]

That is fair comment, I think i might just drop them on Eb4y as a job lot..

[ChasR]

On a non-interference engine I'd chance them.

On a more delicate engine? No chance.

[mercedeslimos]

Depends how they’re stored. In darkness and no damp I’d be happy enough. In VW stores they say belts 4 years on the shelf and then bin.

[droopsnoot]

I guess the other question is - what are they for, and can new cam belts still be bought? Perhaps for some, a NOS cam belt is better than no cam belt at all.

[fordperv]

If not sell them as bondage restraints for the car nut

[Ryannn]

Jul 26, 2018 20:22:16 GMT oldisbetter said:

That is fair comment, I think i might just drop them on Eb4y as a job lot..

Chuck them, don’t run the risk of some git selling them on and shafting us all.

[melle]

I use old cam belts as rear axle straps on my V4 Saabs.

[cactus]

I use them to sling engines with when removing.
Strung a few together once as an emergency tow rope...
Worked fine...