Does anyone think they could hook it up with a "how to" on replacing a timing belt. i am pretty scared to attempt doing it but i really need to change it.

the squeeky noise that was coming from it is getting worse.

 

I may be wrong but does't a squeeky timing belt indicate that its on too tight?

 

i dont know......i have been told that it is needing replacement but if not that would be great.

 

Accessory belts normally squeak, because they're slipping.

Timing belts have teeth and don't slip in the same manner. Have you checked the accessory belts?

There is no better how-to than the helms manual on doing a timing belt, and I've never seen one around here with real pictures, but it is pretty simple.

 

ya i just got some new insight from a freind he is saying its proabably my alernator belt that is slipping. makes since. i just need to tighten it. he was saying something aboiut getting leverage and just puliing on it or something....?

 

If your a/c is still in there, you have a tensioner, there is a bolt on the front of it, 10mm head.

Loosen the upper and lower bolts on the alternator so it can slide, and then use that bolt to put more tension on the belt.

Get it so that it is tight enough so as to not let you turn it more than 90 degrees with two fingers, when gripped in a large open section.

 

ya i do have ac. i wanna yank it out cus its all up in the way. i am going to go ahead and wait for a friend to come and help me i am a noob when it comes to working on cars. always nice to have someone who knows what they are doing looking over my sholder.

 

I wouldn't call a t-belt change 'simple' but yeah, the Helms does a good job explaining it.

Keith

 

i am going to have to pick one up. they are pretty expensive arent they?