Going to change my timing belt, using the HKS belt...anything horrible about this job? anybody done this job recently? Wondering if anything abnormal Im gonna run up against?

 

Here is the How To Thread on the Timing Belt Replacement....if you SEARCH you will find other threads discussing possible headaches, hiccups, and hints to do this installation yourself.

Good Luck...

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=191385

 

oh yeah, it sucks. But something you have to do.

 

you have to take off the passenger side engine mount to get the new belt on. get some strong clips too...to hold the belt on the cam gears

 

take your time.. an double check everything before you crank it

 

or you can use zip ties. either way just make sure it doesnt jump off any teeth on the cam gears

 

Make sure you have all the right tools before you jump into this project. The last thing you want to do is run out and grab tools or something and your car is taken apart.

Jerry

 

If you're at all nervous about doing it yourself, don't do it.

 

I've rebilt my whole engine, and put in a clutch, put in cams. etc.etc.etc. and ....I'd pay someone to change the timing belt. Just because its a huge PITA to do with the engine in the car. Easy to do when out of the car. but hard with it in.

 

When you start this job don't be pressed for time. Have alternate transportation lined up.

Crank the engine by hand until all the timing marks line up. Paint white marks on the old belts and onto the the sprockets. Do this for both belts. Pull the belts and transfer the marks to the new belts. Get the belt and sprocket marks lined up and take special care to set the hydraulic tensioner properly. You should be good to go.