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1198 Belt Service Techniques?

Discussion in '848 / 1098 / 1198' started by BB1000, Nov 16, 2017.

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OK, I done this the correct way last time, as in removed the spark plugs etc.. But is there a real need to remove the spark plugs?

#1 BB1000, Nov 16, 2017
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Will make the engine easier to turn over.never done this operation so I might be talking rubbish.

#2 mervyn, Nov 16, 2017
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#3 RickyX, Nov 16, 2017
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No, but as said above it makes turning the engine much easier.

#4 Derek, Nov 16, 2017
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