Where can I buy new Pajero engine belts?
Buy your new engine belts from eBay, use that eBay listing and support us: 1. Turn off the engine and let it cool, You may disconnect the negative battery cable, but it is not necessary. 2. Use the 10mm socket to remove the air inlet so we’ll have access to the belts. 3.
When to replace a faulty timing belt tensioner?
If you are going to replace the tensioner, it is also a good time to replace the timing belt and the related parts. Since there are many other parts located at the front of the engine that can make similar noises to a failing tensioner, it is important to isolate the noise.
What are the symptoms of a bad belt tensioner?
Squeaking or Grinding Noise. One of the most common symptoms of a failing belt tensioner is unusual noise coming from either the tensioner or the drive belts. If the drive belt noise resembles a squeal or a squeak, it is possible that the belt tensioner is loose. This is especially the case when starting the engine first thing in the morning.
What does the spring on a belt tensioner do?
The spring keeps the drive belt in its correct tension. The tensioner arm is a mechanism that allows for the adjustment or the removal of the drive belt. It delivers enough slack on the drive belt for easier adjustments. The base is what holds all the different parts together.
How to remove harmonic balancer from Pajero 3.500?
Removal is rather straight forward for the most part but requires some special tools. Once the drive belts are removed you will need to loosen the crank bolt, which is where things get complicated. The bolt is very tight (~185 Nm) and can get tighter with age. There is not enough room to get an impact gun in there either.
Can a power steering tensioner be removed from a Pajero?
This is optional, but you may want to remove the power steering and AC tensioner brackets (12mm bolts on power steering tensioner, AC tensioner has both 12mm and 14mm). They won’t generally get in the way, but ultimately that will have a lot to do with the design of the tools you use.
How much does it cost to replace timing belt?
timing belt replacement for my 4g94 – used Dayco kit KTBA225P (includes water pump, crankshaft and camshaft seals) $300 from local parts shop. I’ve seen the belts for $55 on ebay and pumps for around $130 but not together, and given effort vs saving I was happy to buy the kit knowing there is probably a good $40 markup.