2004 ralliart timing belt replacement
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2004 ralliart timing belt replacement
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I would like to know for people who made their timing belt how it went? I also have a question regarding tensionner. It says in manual to compress it with special tool and put a pin aligned in holes. If I just unscrew the bolt on the tensionner pulley will all the tension be released? When you'Ve put it back, did you put tension back with the pulley and then release the tensionner? This part seems tricky so if someone has experience on that would be great!
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I would like to know for people who made their timing belt how it went? I also have a question regarding tensionner. It says in manual to compress it with special tool and put a pin aligned in holes. If I just unscrew the bolt on the tensionner pulley will all the tension be released? When you'Ve put it back, did you put tension back with the pulley and then release the tensionner? This part seems tricky so if someone has experience on that would be great!
Thanks,
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It's not too complicated, but the lack of space kind of slows down the process. Took way longer than I expected it to. Its definitely a good idea to get the MD998738 tool. When you're setting the tension on the belt make sure to have either that tool or the pin giving the tensioner some slack. You have to swing the tensioner pulley over with either right angle needle nose pliers or the other tool they talk about. When it's swung far enough in the counterclockwise direction sock down the bolt for the tensioner pulley. Put the tension back on the belt and make sure it's on tight enough. Good luck and just make sure to get some brews ahead of time in case you can't make it to a store for awhile.
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It's not too complicated, but the lack of space kind of slows down the process. Took way longer than I expected it to. Its definitely a good idea to get the MD998738 tool. When you're setting the tension on the belt make sure to have either that tool or the pin giving the tensioner some slack. You have to swing the tensioner pulley over with either right angle needle nose pliers or the other tool they talk about. When it's swung far enough in the counterclockwise direction sock down the bolt for the tensioner pulley. Put the tension back on the belt and make sure it's on tight enough. Good luck and just make sure to get some brews ahead of time in case you can't make it to a store for awhile.
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Hello,
I would like to know for people who made their timing belt how it went? I also have a question regarding tensionner. It says in manual to compress it with special tool and put a pin aligned in holes. If I just unscrew the bolt on the tensionner pulley will all the tension be released? When you'Ve put it back, did you put tension back with the pulley and then release the tensionner? This part seems tricky so if someone has experience on that would be great!
Thanks,
I would like to know for people who made their timing belt how it went? I also have a question regarding tensionner. It says in manual to compress it with special tool and put a pin aligned in holes. If I just unscrew the bolt on the tensionner pulley will all the tension be released? When you'Ve put it back, did you put tension back with the pulley and then release the tensionner? This part seems tricky so if someone has experience on that would be great!
Thanks,
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ok so we got it all taken apart today. took use about 2 hours to pull it apart the main issue you will have taking it apart is the water pump pulley due to how its placed. but it seems that the timing belt isnt what snapped to begin with. the balance shaft belt broke and got caught in the timing belt and tore it all up we still had to cut the belt off as it only broke some pieces off. now the only thing we had an issue with was the mark on the cam gear. we cant see a mark for tdc theres a small paint dot that it could be but i thought there would be a notch, maybe otter or someone could clarify? otherwise everthing so far is going smooth.
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ok so we got it all taken apart today. took use about 2 hours to pull it apart the main issue you will have taking it apart is the water pump pulley due to how its placed. but it seems that the timing belt isnt what snapped to begin with. the balance shaft belt broke and got caught in the timing belt and tore it all up we still had to cut the belt off as it only broke some pieces off. now the only thing we had an issue with was the mark on the cam gear. we cant see a mark for tdc theres a small paint dot that it could be but i thought there would be a notch, maybe otter or someone could clarify? otherwise everthing so far is going smooth.