Just a quick one... Do you think its worth while replacing the timing belt on a NA yourself? Or do you think its best if you take it to a pro to get it done? I mean I got all the tools and everything at home, but not things like the timing light, etc. Are these things nessasary or could you just go by the markings on the cogs alone? Cause I was thinking about taking it down to B&R Automotive (QLD). Any thoughts anyone? Cheers.
The main thing to ask are you confident enough to do it and have the basic knowledge to work on a car. Its not that hard to do and space wise, once the radiator is removed you have alot of room. I have a timing light, but I never used it. I put the motor to TDC then pulled everything apart, and I just put everything back together at TDC and rotated the crank a few times to make sure I didnt get one of the cams out of whack. The marks on my engine all aligned up perfectly, but alot of people say not to go off them.
Full days work for the experienced mechanics. Do a search in the archives and you'll find that some have done it themselves - mixed results. Risk for screwing up and causing major damage is there. If you are confident, sure do it, but read up first. I read up, and got the pro's to do it
I did mine over Christmas, took a couple of days but really wasn't too hard. As long as you have all the tools you need it really isn't hard at all. If you are going to do it get the K-Zed 100k kit, makes it nice and easy :zlove:
It's not rocket science although you must have confidence with your own mechanical ability, have the appropriate tools, and follow the T/A's 100%. A timing light is not necessary if you mark the CAS position before R & R. B&R is no longer, it's now under different ownership with a new name. AMEC would be a better choice if you're in need of mechanical services.
You can do it yourself pretty easily, any problems can be solved on the forum. Have a look at the tech article on how to do it and see if its something you want to have a crack at.
" It's not rocket science " is mine Rob, but you can use it , and why remove the CAS for a timing belt? Just undo the right bolts and remove CAS and mount, has to go back in the right place. Simple. There is so much good maintenance that can be done at the same time as belt replacement. My choice would be combination plenum/100k service at the same time. Add re-seal cam covers and you're done for another 100k A big day though!
Why remove the crank angel sensor? There is no reason to remove it for the timing belt replacement, and really no reason to play with it at all, unless you timing is out, or you want to polish it maybe. Shiny cas umm:zlove:
Yep if he's going to replace the exhaust cam oil seal, he has to remove the cas. How did we get to this part though, i thought he was only replaceing the T belt lol. :zlove:
