New timing belt

Post by **airhead** » 26 Jun 2006, 00:26

I just got my timing belt replaced 3 days ago. Good god I was lucky i got it done when I did. The tensioner pulley was in a very bad way and would have completely broke after probably another 1000 miles. The belt was badly worn too and had a groove marked around it probably because of the bad pulley. So the guys who replaced it reset my valve and pump timing to factory spec. Apparently the pump was quite a bit off. They also replaced my fan belt and fixed my exhaust which had a broken rubber mount and 2 broken brackets which needed welding. So the van is driving much nicer now. No real increase in power but the acceleration is a lot smoother and it starts much easier in the mornings now. SO over all Im happy. Another 40,000 miles until it needs to be done again. And this time I wont put it off. It was 10,000 miles overdue a change this time.

Not something to procrastinate about.

Post by **Macflai** » 04 Jul 2006, 08:12

You lucky guy!!! I have to check mine after that trip!! Today I am going to clean the underside of the engine... the turbo is black because all the oil from a leak in the rockets cover!

By the way the only problem about the van was that broken water hose! I am also a lucky guy!

Post by **airhead** » 12 Jul 2006, 00:11

If in doubt, just replace it Victor. Replace the tensioner roller too while youre at it. Believe me, you do not want the belt to break. Im glad you have pretty much no problems with your van, but I knew that would be the case!