 Changing a timing belt..., a simple question |
 Apr 30, 2006 - 9:44 PM
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So I've got a really easy question for the mechanics out there. How necessary is it to have that small rubber seal that goes around the timing belt cover? Mine got killed when I took the cover off, and I'm wondering if it's worth paying for, and waiting 4 days to get a new one, or if I can just go without it.
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May 2, 2006 - 12:49 AM
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It wasn't too hard. It took me and my dad a while though, only cause it was the first timing belt we'd ever replaced on a Toyota.(it was my first ever) The whole thing cost $31.(the price of the belt) I don't know about doing a how-to article...maybe I would if I'd taken pictures while I was doing it...plus I felt like quite the amature myself.
 If you're planning on doing one, I'd be more than willing to tell you what I can though. 
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May 2, 2006 - 1:55 AM
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QUOTE(tin_foil @ May 2, 2006 - 12:49 AM) [snapback]428942[/snapback] It wasn't too hard. It took me and my dad a while though, only cause it was the first timing belt we'd ever replaced on a Toyota.(it was my first ever) The whole thing cost $31.(the price of the belt) I don't know about doing a how-to article...maybe I would if I'd taken pictures while I was doing it...plus I felt like quite the amature myself. If you're planning on doing one, I'd be more than willing to tell you what I can though. As above, you didn't change the water pump  What about the belt tensioner?Gary --------------------  1994 ST205 Celica GT-FOUR Group A WRC - running in new engine 1993 Rover 220 GTi tarmac rally car (under construction) 3SGE power here we come.... GT-Four spec list |
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May 2, 2006 - 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(GT4WRC @ May 2, 2006 - 1:55 AM) [snapback]428980[/snapback] As above, you didn't change the water pump What about the belt tensioner?Gary of course I didn't change the water pump...it hasn't gone out....yet. lol =] Which ones the belt tensioner? -------------------- |
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May 2, 2006 - 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(tin_foil @ May 2, 2006 - 10:26 AM) [snapback]429047[/snapback] QUOTE(GT4WRC @ May 2, 2006 - 1:55 AM) [snapback]428980[/snapback] As above, you didn't change the water pump What about the belt tensioner?Gary the thing thats gonna start squeeling then seize in about 10K miles (or less) causing your Tbelt to jump teeth or break and leave you stranded by where jesus lost a sandle. -------------------- |
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tin_foil Changing a timing belt... Apr 30, 2006 - 9:44 PM
GT4WRC You cxan probably get away without using one, but ... May 1, 2006 - 12:29 AM tin_foil Okay, nevermind I guess. I was willing to wait 5 d... May 1, 2006 - 1:13 PM Celica_Kid95st how had was it to change it? How much was the tota... May 1, 2006 - 10:44 PM LewFX im surprised you didnt change the waterpump while ... May 2, 2006 - 12:52 AM GT4WRC Any mechanic worth his salt will change the water ... May 2, 2006 - 1:45 PM
tin_foil QUOTE(GT4WRC @ May 2, 2006 - 1:45 PM... May 2, 2006 - 6:12 PM celicast3sgte harsh words WRC... but its true. oh well i guess. ... May 2, 2006 - 3:51 PM TrdKing That small rubber seal is just to keep water and o... May 2, 2006 - 6:22 PM celiracer The biggest reason people change the water pump wi... May 2, 2006 - 6:24 PM tin_foil QUOTE(celiracer @ May 2, 2006 - 6:24... May 2, 2006 - 6:36 PM |
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