Mark Thornton

Now that I have my gauge problem solved . I am going to tackle the infamous timing belt change out , I have decided to go with the PkTensioner to avoid have to readjust the darn thing. I bought a Gates belt and the updated Laso non metalic water pump impeller. I have read too many posts of failures and got scared,, to use anything else.. Also doing a Brake job on the front new rotors and pads..

mark kibort

Im digging in this weekend.
new waterpump and conti belt!

Speedtoys

Awesome Mark!

Any other weekend Id be glad to help since youre pretty local, but in India this weekend still.

Adk46

Though you might find it an invasion of privacy, you'll need to submit photos of your cam gears for judging.

May the force be with you. If not, go slow.

Mark Thornton

Yes I intend to send some pixs to Roger for assesment.. thanks for the reply

CJ8 2 928

Mark T. FYI there is one hole in the water pump that needs a plug, if it has no plug it will start leaking after 2 gallons of fluid... AMHIK

worf928

You bought just the impeller?

mark kibort

that would be (or would have been) great.. we could have a few cold ones and see if i can still remember how to wrap the belt! Next time.

mark kibort

mine or his? (or both?)

are you talking about the hole that the shoulder bolt screws into? that gets pluged when you attach the tensioner.

my thoughts too!

Well, i have the metal impeller..... you know me.... living on the edge!!

Mark Thornton

I bought an Updated Laso pump. with plastic impeller. I am going to buy the PK tensioner from Roger . I hope to have the timing belt exposed tomorrow. after I button up my dash cluster.. Going Hog wild I am doing front brakes and rotors also tearing down the top of engine replacing all fuel hoses, coolant hoses , rad hoses, Fuel injector seals , Cam gaskets and powdercoating the intake and cam covers. Replacing vacuum hoses and tree. "In for a Penny in for a Pound"

zekgb

As someone who has recently completed both jobs I have some free advice for you (though it may not even be worth that):

For the water pump job - Careful with the water pump bolts as they often get corroded and can break on the way out. Before removal soak them with penetrant and give them a good wrap with a hammer and punch before removing. On the way out if you feel increasing resistance STOP. You can then spray with penetrant and reverse to help the penetrant chase down the threads. Wrap with the hammer and punch and repeat as necessary. I had two bolts that definitely would have snapped had I not done the above.

For the intake - Don't add up the parts purchases.

Mark Thornton

Here are some pix of belt and gear

ROG100

Hard to tell from the picture but that gear looks OK.

mark kibort

guys! I need a little help with mine... 1.5 hours and the pump is off.

but, what gasket maker do you recommend? permetex anerobic red stuff, (you seal the block with when building) or high temp RTV silicon????

thanks

Mark

polecat702

Mark, I used the red sealant on mine. I think it's a matter personal preference. You'll have to scrape it off, when ya change the pump the next time.