Subject	I am currently changing my timing belt.
Posted by	BriMan on November 22, 2005 at 5:40 PM
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Message	Got the radiator out right now. Its pretty intimidating considering this is the first engine that I've worked on with a timing belt, 4 camshafts, and all the complicated stuff that goes with that. I have a lot of experience working and rebuilding engines, but nothing like the VG30DETT. Anyone got any helpful hints on doing this? I'm taking lots of pictures with my digital camera, and putting all the bolts and stuff in labled containers. Personally, I am worried about putting the new belt and pulleys on right. The thought of getting the belt off one link, or the pulleys off one degree and screwing up the engine is kind of scary. lol
Follow Ups	I am currently changing my timing belt. - BriMan 17:40:14 11/22/05 Follow Damon's writeup closely. Measure 3 times, - Guapo 17:48:31 11/22/05 I counted 5 times :) - Piranha(Omaha) 07:41:56 11/23/05 My photos and notes, in case they're helpful: - TT XTZ 17:50:43 11/22/05 I like your bolt organizer Ashley! - rave 18:50:32 11/22/05 I think it is time for you to create a sig... - BondzTT 19:02:50 11/22/05 Hey Ian, where's homeboy ? (n/m) - 300ZMang 23:50:59 11/22/05 Holy crap why isn't that in the FAQ. Great write up. (n/m) - longhornz32(Fort Worth) 20:01:49 11/22/05 Bravo, well done. This thread should be in tech anyway - BigTDogg (MA) 20:17:17 11/22/05 show off, i have a bucket of bolts. :P (n/m) - Halo Z 21:01:36 11/22/05 those links are great...should be in faq (n/m) - PakiHomBoy 21:18:02 11/22/05 wow z chicks are popular - and rare (n/m) - Ben_96_Slicktop (VA) 22:42:54 11/22/05 Bookmarked! Definite vote to FAQ... (n/m) - Luis (San Antonio) 22:54:36 11/22/05 Thanks, guys! Glad it's actually useful. =) (n/m) - TT XTZ 23:37:48 11/22/05 On a side note, never ever use a torque wrench to - Spongerider :) 01:03:17 11/23/05 agreed (n/m) - TARGETZ 08:49:57 11/23/05 ...and check out her thumb, she didn't even break a nail. (n/m) - Kenny 08:57:15 11/23/05 and never ever store your torque wrench under pressure. - ni[X]it 09:10:21 11/23/05 nice tip, never even thought about that (n/m) - Moxie 10:16:29 11/23/05 2nd, breaker bar + a cheater bar if you need the leverage. (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 10:01:41 11/23/05 Yes, thanks; I learned that fact after that experience... - TT XTZ 10:15:43 11/23/05 Its really not that bad...just take your time - zcar4me 17:58:35 11/22/05 Good time to consider putting a UD pulley on. New belts are - 240Z FeO2 19:18:22 11/22/05 Replace the two pulley studs while you're in there. $2 each - whitepearlz 19:40:37 11/22/05 Here are my pics from my 120,000 mile maintenance... - icanznow 19:52:17 11/22/05 Great collection of photos! - TT XTZ 23:55:55 11/22/05 Don't worry if the cams move with the belt off... - BigTDogg (MA) 19:56:41 11/22/05 I did the same thing 3 weeks ago on a buddies crank pully - suprakillinz(boulder soon) 20:31:29 11/22/05 Re: I am currently changing my timing belt. (n/m) - cep2 21:13:32 11/22/05 refreshing to hear someone who is an experienced mechanic - robo (sebring1970) 21:52:47 11/22/05 Everyone that opens a Z32 hood & doesn't own one - Dallas DamonZ 22:58:54 11/22/05 Funny thing though, it's one of the easier cars I've - Moxie 23:03:26 11/22/05 yes. yes, you are the only one ;c) - robo (sebring1970) 23:09:06 11/22/05 Maybe it's just because I've ripped it apart so - Moxie 23:12:29 11/22/05 Definitely, if you master this car/engine, you can - 300ZMang 23:53:29 11/22/05 I am constanly amazed I am at how easy it is to work on - Guapo 23:12:36 11/22/05 I think you said that - robo (sebring1970) 23:27:06 11/22/05 I agree, I was wondering what all the fuss was about... - canyoncarver 08:36:12 11/23/05 HUGE 2nd. - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 23:32:13 11/22/05 3rd - I love showing the engine bay to car guys. ;-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 23:36:27 11/22/05 I love those priceless looks.. - WickedZX (NoVA) 23:47:38 11/22/05 I get that all the time! (n/m) - TTFairladyZ 09:08:51 11/23/05 Yet they still believe they can conquer.... (n/m) - 300ZMang 23:58:07 11/22/05 couldnt agree more! (n/m) - Piranha(Omaha) 07:43:12 11/23/05 I'm never surprised to hear what some owners will/won't do - KaZ (VaBch) 08:18:22 11/23/05 I was just as you described about 3 months ago. - whitepearlz 09:27:44 11/23/05
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