Timing belt issue.

Discussion in 'Technical' started by CHILI, Mar 1, 2014.

  1. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    Decided it was finally time to replace my long overdue Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys.
    All was proceeding satisfactorily UNTIL...I discovered that my Belt Tensioner is NOT hydraulic, nor does it have the 'threaded hole' that is shown in the FSM(and is required for fitment of the temporary locking bolt).
    After trying a 'Search' on here, I have drawn a blank. My Z is an 89/90 build TT 2+2 man.

    Does anyone here have some answers in this regard?:confused::confused::(
     
  2. Medallion Man

    Medallion Man New Member

  3. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    Thanks for your reply MM, however, that procedure clearly shows the hex-head bolt(locking the Tensioner)that needs to be removed at the end of the belt fitment.
    THAT is precisely the problem that I have encountered, there is NO bolt/bolt hole evident on my engine at that location(and no where to install that temporary bolt).:confused::confused:
     
  4. TeeJay

    TeeJay masters apprentice

    The small boss that the bolt goes into is probably broken off, pretty common if whoever fitted it wasn't careful.
     
  5. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    I think you've 'hit the nail on the head'(Wizard mentioned that also). Closer inspection(after cleaning the area thoroughly)seems to support that probability.
    Thanks guys!!!
     
  6. stumagoo

    stumagoo Active Member

    the down side of course is it still makes it no easier to take the tension off your belt.
     
  7. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    Anybody got some clever solutions to how I can safely remove/replace my current belt(given the above issue)?
    "G" clamp, large Vice-grips???
     
  8. TWIN TERROR

    TWIN TERROR Well-Known Member

    You can get after market tensioners a bit cheaper. A few people have posted they have broken them over the years. It usually happens if you try and tighten the bolt to fast without giving the hydraulic piston time too adjust. A few turns then wait a couple of minutes is the best way.
    Cheers
    Dave
     
  9. TeeJay

    TeeJay masters apprentice

    Easiest way is to wrap a decent size zip tie around it if you are reusing it, otherwise just undo the bolts and pull it off
     
  10. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    Worked like a dream, TeeJay.
    I wacked a heavy-duty zip tie around it, pulled it out and checked that it was working properly, reset it to 4mm and refitted it, also replaced all of the belt idler pulleys with new items.
    Made up some gadgets to "lock" the Camshaft Gears to each other(so they didn't/couldn't rotate)and replaced the Toothed Belt with a new Gates item(followed by removal of the zip tie).
    All back together and working perfectly.
    Thanks for the input.:zlove::br:
     
  11. kawasakirider

    kawasakirider New Member

    I was bugger arseing around with a timing belt on a V6 DOHC sorrento motor and saw a trick on the internet with a bolt, 2 washers and a nut. You put the bolt in between the cam gears and the washers in between the teeth, the nut it so stop the lower washer falling off.

    Not applicable to your original query, just remembered it when you said you made a "gadget up".
     
  12. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

    How come you didn't replace the tensioner also Lloyd?
     
  13. Wizard

    Wizard Kerb side Prophet

    Do the words

    Tight and arse mean anything to you Mike, Hahaha.
     
  14. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

    Just googled tight and arse, blocked by work IT policy :D
     
  15. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    Unlike you, I didn't see a 'trick' on the Internet(but I DID make -up a couple of clamps to do the same job).:zlove:
    They worked perfectly, and saved a lot of potential agro, which is now being diverted to the fact that one of my new fan-belts is around 10-15mm too short(Power Steering Pump).:mad:

    It's no fun being a perennial victim!:eek::eek:
     
  16. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

    Just cut some out of it and staple it back together ;)

    It'll be fine! Trust me!
     
  17. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

    I just lost my admiration for your seemingly endless knowledge Mike(since when is it plausible to shorten a belt that is already too short)?

    P.S. I really like your solution of "stapling it back together", what sized staples would you suggest?:rolleyes::p:zlove:
     
  18. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

    haha my bad, I missed the short bit, assumed long (always assume long!)

    Since it is too short, may I suggest really big staples? Might give you the length you desire :D
     
  19. SuperZ

    SuperZ Resident Z lunatic

    Yep there is no other reason than simply being tight around the pucker hole! :eek:

    Next time, be skimpy on buying the bikini's for your missus and do the proper service schedule on the Z ! :D


    :zlove:
     
  20. gmbrezzo

    gmbrezzo Moderator

    You idiots... :D

    *shakes head and walks away*
     

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