[Shotimes] Re: Timing belt replacement

[Erik]

Yeah it would be zero extra work to replace the timing belt.  The belt HAS
to come off to replace the front main seal.  Same for the water pump.  And
it is possible to replace the CKP sensor without removing it, but since
you're changing the other things too, put a new one on when you finish the
other part swaps.

----- Original Message -----
From: <MonsieurBoo@aol.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: Timing belt replacement


> --- 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
>
> =============
>
> 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
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