Subject	Its really not that bad...just take your time
Posted by	zcar4me on November 22, 2005 at 5:58 PM
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In Reply To	I am currently changing my timing belt. posted by BriMan on November 22, 2005 at 05:40 PM
Message	The 60k maintenance in the tech section gives a great step by step walk through. The only tip I can think of thats not mentioned in the article: Don't pry against the oil pump to get the crank sprocket off! I tried this and ended up warping my oil pump, cracking the gasket, which caused an oil leak from behind the crank seal. I must have replaced that seal atleast 4 times before I finally realized I needed to replace the oil pump. Instead, buy a small puller and grind the teeth down enough to fit behind the sprocket. This prevents any damage to the crank and oil pump, and I was able to pull mine off without damaging the sprocket. Oh, and take your time and make SURE the tensioner is set correctly. Poorly set tensioners can mean an early failure of the upper timing belt idler stud. If you have any other trouble, just post about it. People are always willing to help around here. Jack H '92 n/a
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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