Do you suggest timing belt DIY?
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Do you suggest timing belt DIY?
Well, my GSR is my first car and I bought it just under 80,000 miles, about a month ago. And if I want to do this car right I'm going to bite the bullet and make timing belt + water pump my first modification. Now, my father has decent car knowledge...major maintaiance etc, but I don't think he is an expert or anything. He knows enough to get by and I honestly probobly don't know enough(always willing to learn). If he wasn't able to help me I know quite a few people that would be more than willing to help me assuming I brought a 12 pack and paid for the parts(obviously). I also know about TDC, matching up the teeth, and everything, but I also know the risks. If I'm a tooth off, that means by by motor...or atleast potentially. I am certaintly not ready to buy a new motor...so....
Should I do it or should I rediculously over pay someone to do it?
Should I do it or should I rediculously over pay someone to do it?
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yeah get the helms. its a buy you wont regret.
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If not, do it at 90k...or you might be sorry...mine went at 94k.
It sounds like your dad has a decent amount of experience. Buy a helms, read this http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/timingbelt/tbelt.php , and see if it's something you think you can do.
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Did they change the timing belt material/construction and water pump on the 99's?
If not, do it at 90k...or you might be sorry...mine went at 94k.
It sounds like your dad has a decent amount of experience. Buy a helms, read this http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/timingbelt/tbelt.php , and see if it's something you think you can do.
If not, do it at 90k...or you might be sorry...mine went at 94k.
It sounds like your dad has a decent amount of experience. Buy a helms, read this http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/timingbelt/tbelt.php , and see if it's something you think you can do.
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I see where you are coming from. It is a used car and you want a fresh of a start as you can get.