timing belt replacement questions
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timing belt replacement questions
A few questions. Should be pretty easy. I searched already.
1) How long does it typically take to replace a timing belt and timing balancer belt while the engine is in the car? I know it depends on experience, so I just want to know about how long it took some of you when you did it for the first time. I have read the Helm's through a few times so I have the basic procedure nearly memorized.
2) Do I need to get under the car to do the rear balancer belt shaft alignment, or can I reach the area through the wheel well area? Do I need to get under the car for anything else?
3) Related to the last question, should I put the car up on jack stands while I'm doing the timing belt work? I'd rather not if I don't have to.
1) How long does it typically take to replace a timing belt and timing balancer belt while the engine is in the car? I know it depends on experience, so I just want to know about how long it took some of you when you did it for the first time. I have read the Helm's through a few times so I have the basic procedure nearly memorized.
2) Do I need to get under the car to do the rear balancer belt shaft alignment, or can I reach the area through the wheel well area? Do I need to get under the car for anything else?
3) Related to the last question, should I put the car up on jack stands while I'm doing the timing belt work? I'd rather not if I don't have to.
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Re: timing belt replacement questions (mrmanuke)
If you've never done it before it should take a while to do it right. Getting the belts back on is kinda hard the first few times.
I would definately take the time to put the car on jackstands. It will make it much easier to get to stuff.
Have you thought about leaving the balance shaft belt off? It's just personal preference, but it will give you a bit more power and it'll be easier to finish the belt job. It just makes a tad more vibration...
I would definately take the time to put the car on jackstands. It will make it much easier to get to stuff.
Have you thought about leaving the balance shaft belt off? It's just personal preference, but it will give you a bit more power and it'll be easier to finish the belt job. It just makes a tad more vibration...
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Re: timing belt replacement questions (Hawkze_2.3)
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Have you thought about leaving the balance shaft belt off? It's just personal preference, but it will give you a bit more power and it'll be easier to finish the belt job. It just makes a tad more vibration...</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed...i barely felt a difference when i took mine off. just drop the belt and leave the shafts alone otherwise
Have you thought about leaving the balance shaft belt off? It's just personal preference, but it will give you a bit more power and it'll be easier to finish the belt job. It just makes a tad more vibration...</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed...i barely felt a difference when i took mine off. just drop the belt and leave the shafts alone otherwise
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Re: timing belt replacement questions (TheWalrus)
It took me about 4 hours to complete my first timing belt change, just take your time and follow the book. Double check your timing marks before you fire it up and make sure you set the belt tension properly or it will whine like a spoiled biotch....
btw- put it on jack stands and be prepared to crawl under the car.
btw- put it on jack stands and be prepared to crawl under the car.
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