[Shotimes] Timing Belt & Cam Seal Replacement Questions!

[BJamesjr@aol.com]

> First of all, how many hours is this going to take me (conservative estimate
> please!!)  I'd like to do this on an idle weekend if I can.

If you intend to replace the timing belt, then removal and replacement of the harmonic balancer and all of the cam covers and everything in front of that will take a min. of 3 hours.  I don't know how long it will take to replace the cam seal in addition to this.

> Finally, the crank pulley comes off to replace the timing belt.  What do I
> need to do in this case to remove/reinstall the pulley?  I do NOT want to
> give myself "crank cancer" because I decided to replace the timing belt!!!!
> Is it just as simple as making sure the pulley bolt is Torqued a certain
> amount?

To remove the harmonic balancer you will need a long breaker bar and a good socket to fit the bolt.  You will also need to rent a puller to pull the harmonic balancer.  After reassembly it is essential that you torque the harmonic balancer bolt to the proper amount.  This will require a helper to hold the brake while you torque the bolt (with the trans. in 5th gear).

While you are replacing the belt, it is advised that you replace the water pump and the crank position sensor.