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trick for making timing belt job quicker#67299

By maddog2020 - Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:00 pm

- Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:00 pm #67299

replace the bolts holding the alternator and power steering pump bracket one at a time with longer bolts.

Slide alternator and ps pump forward so you can get the timing belt cover off and replace the belt.

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67313

By worf - Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:49 pm

- Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:49 pm #67313

Great idea!

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67582

By maddog2020 - Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:40 am

- Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:40 am #67582

this is also helpful if you want to switch out the power steering pump or hoses.

Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67606

By Bertrand Daoust - Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:09 pm

- Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:09 pm #67606

Great idea indeed!

Remember what bolt size you used?

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67612

By worf - Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:32 pm

- Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:32 pm #67612

2 x M8, 1 x M10, probably 150 MM in length.

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67650

By maddog2020 - Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:38 pm

- Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:38 pm #67650

M8x120
M8x150
M10x150

Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67670

By Bertrand Daoust - Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:35 pm

- Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:35 pm #67670

Thanks guys!

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67671

By Stepson - Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:42 pm

- Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:42 pm #67671

DAMN! I wish I had thought of that.

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67789

By Daniel5691 - Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:45 am

- Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:45 am #67789

brilliant !

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Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker#67805

By checkmate1996 - Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:51 am

- Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:51 am #67805

I love it!!! Thanks for sharing!

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