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trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:00 pm
by maddog2020
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.
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:49 pm
by worf
Great idea!
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:40 am
by maddog2020
this is also helpful if you want to switch out the power steering pump or hoses.
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:09 pm
by Bertrand Daoust
Great idea indeed!
Remember what bolt size you used?
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:32 pm
by worf
2 x M8, 1 x M10, probably 150 MM in length.
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:38 pm
by maddog2020
M8x120
M8x150
M10x150
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:35 pm
by Bertrand Daoust
Thanks guys!
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:42 pm
by Stepson
DAMN! I wish I had thought of that.
Paraphrasing the Hodge twins, "That's a good idea. A damn good idea"
:)
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:45 am
by Daniel5691
brilliant !
Re: trick for making timing belt job quicker
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:51 am
by checkmate1996
I love it!!! Thanks for sharing!