Old Nov 16, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Default Timing belt replacement - After Action Review.

I got my timing belt replaced in about 8 hours between Friday and Sunday. It wasn't so horrible though I did have to buy a more powerful impact wrench for the crank bolt.
I did not replace the waterpump. It was stuck and not leaking so I didn't invite any further issues by making it come out.

Keep in mind that I just found out this engine burns about 2 quarts of oil in 1000 miles. So longevity up to 200k seems out of the question. It has 151k now.

Okay, I'll also admit that I had to adjust the gears a couple times to get it right. They moved in between removing the old belt and installing the new one. And...There was no mark on the crank pulley for TDC. Or I didn't see it.
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