3SGTE timing belt change (2nd gen), Need to change mine, have questions Options

[eggman40]

Hey everyone, i need to change out my timing belt asap and wanted to know if this kit i found would be enough? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Timing-Belt...VQQcmdZViewItem



Also i wanted to know the magnitude of the project. Is there any advice you can give me? is there a specific problem i may run into? and also, should i bother changing the water pump? or is it reliable enough to keep? Im a bit low on funds so the less expenses the better. I found a write up on changing the t-belt in a mr2 but i wanted to get input from you guys here on 6gc. Again any help is appriciated. thanks!

This post has been edited by eggman40: Nov 18, 2007 - 9:01 PM

[phattyduck]

One more little trick:

Instead of pulling off the valve cover, mark the position of the old timing belt when it is still on the motor. One little dab of white-out or other non-permanent paint on each of the intake, exhaust and crank pullies. Just make sure it is marked in a way that would allow you to put the belt right back on in the same orientation. After you pull the old belt off, carefully transfer the marks to the new belt and install so everything matches. There are external marks (holes) on the two cam pullies to check your work (though you will need a mirror to see them if the motor is in the car).

This only works if you are replacing a worn (but not broken!) timing belt. I used it on the motor for my swap with good luck.

-Charlie

PS. Even if you don't remove the valve cover, remove the spark plugs to make turning the motor by hand easier.