Need a timing belt, and on a budget? Here's how!
You should change all three belts (timing, serpentine/accessory and balancer) along with tensioners, idler pulleys, etc
water pump is also recommended as a precaution
water pump is also recommended as a precaution
bump from the dead.. does anyone know if the VIII and IX water pumps are the same? i can't find a "IX" water pump anywhere!
edit for anyone looking: use the VIII. you do not need the additional mounting point on the water pump. it's overkill. this is why Gates has not seen fit to make a IX-specific water pump.
edit for anyone looking: use the VIII. you do not need the additional mounting point on the water pump. it's overkill. this is why Gates has not seen fit to make a IX-specific water pump.
Last edited by kaj; Feb 11, 2013 at 08:26 PM.







