Is timing belt hard to replace?
As long as you have the right tools the Timing Belt is not that hard of a job to do, just take your time and be careful. T.L. It’s not too difficult but plan on spending a few hours on it. You’re going to have to pull the water pump off at the same time so you might as well replace it while it’s off.
How to replace the timing belt and timing belt?
Jack up the front of the car so you can access the undercarriage beneath the engine. Place a bucket under the water pump, as coolant will gush out when you remove it. Read the car manual to locate the pump. Get all your tools ready and have bags and a pen to hand for labelling and storing parts you remove from the engine.
Can a harmonic balancer be removed from a timing belt?
Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover. Often, the cover saddles over the end of the crankshaft, and this pulley will not allow you to remove the cover without first removing it.
How can I tell if my timing belt is leaking?
These marks may also be displayed on a label on the timing belt cover on some engines. Check the area around the belt for signs of oil leakage. Look around the camshaft and crankshaft seals, as well as the valve cover and oil pan. Check for coolant leaks from the water pump and water pump by-pass hose.
Where is the timing belt and water pump?
The fan belt and power steering belt sit beside the cover which houses the timing belt and water pump, so you’ll need to remove them first. Follow the steps below to remove the belts: Loosen the bolts which hold the alternator in position. Then tap it gently to loosen the fan belt so you can remove it.
What’s the best way to change a timing belt?
Loosen the mounting bolt (s) holding the belt tensioner using any special cam holding tools, while following the service manual. Do not remove the tensioner completely unless replacing it. Instead, pivot the spring-loaded tensioner away from the belt and then retighten the mounting bolt (s) to hold the tensioner in the loose position.
These marks may also be displayed on a label on the timing belt cover on some engines. Check the area around the belt for signs of oil leakage. Look around the camshaft and crankshaft seals, as well as the valve cover and oil pan. Check for coolant leaks from the water pump and water pump by-pass hose.
Can a broken timing belt cause a bent valve?
If you have not already bent your valves with a broken timing belt, you will likely do so if you spin the crankshaft without the camshaft spinning. Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover.
Why was the timing belt on my 1988 Ford Fiesta recalled?
Defects on that part can cause unneeded wear on the timing belt. A special note for the 1988 Fiesta: Ford recalled the tensioner pulley because of concerns that it caused irregular wear on the belts, so see your Ford dealer on what kind of warranty work you can have done if you have been using this pulley after changing your timing belts.