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Timing Belt DIY - any tips

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Ricky123:
Not a bad job if your mechanically minded. I'd support the engine with a trolley jack so you have the option to move it up or down when trying to get the engine mount off.

I bought a continental cambelt kit when doing mine. I believe they make the oem belt and it was cheaper than what TPS wanted for a original one.

I did replace the water pump with an original one from TPS, there is a surcharge if you don't give them your old water pump.

Remember to replace the engine mounting bolts too. New bolts and pump from TPS came to £44.95 in total without the surcharge.

Oh and my water pump had plastic impeller, I believe all original ones do, I was told a while back why not to use ones with a metal impeller but I can't remember the reason. I'd personally just Stick with genuine when it comes to the pump but that's just me.

biffobear:
Quite easy, just make sure all timing marks line up, put a dab of paint on them. Hardest part is getting the engine mount out.

xjay1337:
Issue with metal impeller water pump is when the seize instead of breaking the impellor it can cause massive engine damage elsewhere
plastic shatters
metal doesn't.

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