[Shotimes] Re: Timing belt replacement

[MonsieurBoo@aol.com]

--- MonsieurBoo@aol.com wrote:
> I have to replace my water pump and will be doing the crank sensor and 
front 
> crank seal also (and hoses, belt, thermostat).  Question is how much extra 
> time and work will it involve to replace the timing belt as well?

I think zero. Isn't the water pump behind the belt so it has to come off 
anyway?
-Ron Childs  '91

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Gee I dunno, I just got mine a couple weeks ago.  Everyone seems to treat it 
as part and parcel of the water pump / front seal / crank sensor refresh and I 
was just curious how big a part it was in terms of the total time for the 
job.  Sounds like no point to NOT doing it.

Next question, any strong opinions pro or con on replacing idler pulleys with 
125k on them as a precaution even if the bearings seem OK?  How bout it you 
high milers?

Thanks much,

Mark LaBarre
'94 ATX 125k green
Rockville, MD