Why do you need a threadlocker on a belt tensioner?
A drop of threadlocker will not only secure the bolt (and you’re right – they’re not torqued high) it will help seal the threads and seat from water and sediment infiltrating. Like I said, I threadlock almost everything, usually very lightly, but just about everything with a thread.
What should I use to replace timing belt on Jeep Liberty?
Other: Zerex G-05 coolant, about 1.3 gallons lost during the procedure. Serpentine belt. Serpentine belt tensioner. Fan clutch. Alternator/decoupler. JB weld (for intercooler leaks). There are aftermarket alternatives available.
What are the levels of the timing belt?
Level One: Timing belt only Level Two: Timing belt, idlers, tensioner, misc Level Three: Timing belt, idlers, tensioner, water pump, misc
Where can I buy a gates timing belt?
Amazon and Rockauto both have the gates timing belt. IDparts.com also now carries various parts for the CRD including a kit for the timing belt service: There have been TWO reported failures of a crown water pump shortly after install, one of which had a slipped belt that then did internal damage to the engine, specifically the rockers.
A drop of threadlocker will not only secure the bolt (and you’re right – they’re not torqued high) it will help seal the threads and seat from water and sediment infiltrating. Like I said, I threadlock almost everything, usually very lightly, but just about everything with a thread.
Other: Zerex G-05 coolant, about 1.3 gallons lost during the procedure. Serpentine belt. Serpentine belt tensioner. Fan clutch. Alternator/decoupler. JB weld (for intercooler leaks). There are aftermarket alternatives available.
Level One: Timing belt only Level Two: Timing belt, idlers, tensioner, misc Level Three: Timing belt, idlers, tensioner, water pump, misc
Amazon and Rockauto both have the gates timing belt. IDparts.com also now carries various parts for the CRD including a kit for the timing belt service: There have been TWO reported failures of a crown water pump shortly after install, one of which had a slipped belt that then did internal damage to the engine, specifically the rockers.