1G Timing belt replacement assistance

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

Looking for someone in indiana to help me with a timing belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump replacement. Even if you live in the surrounding states and could help me out, it’ll be appreciated tremendously. Just need someone to watch me and make sure i do not mess anything up

 

[habitatguy187]

I live on the near-eastside of Indy. I wouldn't mind coming by and double checking over everything when you think it's ready to put it back together, but hanging out the entire time is probably not something I can do time-wise. Especially on a fully stock car as it will take a little more time than mine do (no powersteering no ac)

 

[pauleyman]

Looking for someone in indiana to help me with a timing belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump replacement. Even if you live in the surrounding states and could help me out, it’ll be appreciated tremendously. Just need someone to watch me and make sure i do not mess anything up

Would you consider yourself a newbie or a reasonably seasoned mechanic? This isn't a terrible job. No secrets. It's very objective.

 

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

I live on the near-eastside of Indy. I wouldn't mind coming by and double checking over everything when you think it's ready to put it back together, but hanging out the entire time is probably not something I can do time-wise. Especially on a fully stock car as it will take a little more time than mine do (no powersteering no ac)

Copy that, i’ll have to message you when im closer to doing it. I just live over in Greenfield! Will have to go for a cruise someday too!!

Would you consider yourself a newbie or a reasonably seasoned mechanic? This isn't a terrible job. No secrets. It's very objective.

I would say im closer to seasoned mechanical than a newbie. I’m very good at following instructions but i really just want the reassurance of having a pair of eyes that has done it before on a 4g63. Tbh i don’t think theres much i can’t do as long as i have done the research and have the right parts.

 

[pauleyman]

Copy that, i’ll have to message you when im closer to doing it. I just live over in Greenfield! Will have to go for a cruise someday too!!

I would say im closer to seasoned mechanical than a newbie. I’m very good at following instructions but i really just want the reassurance of having a pair of eyes that has done it before on a 4g63. Tbh i don’t think theres much i can’t do as long as i have done the research and have the right parts.

It's very objective even if you don't have an expert. Marks either line up or they don't. Tensioner is either within tolerance or it isn't. Easily measured and verified. No need for any guesswork or crossing fingers.

 

[pauleyman]

Are you afraid to change a timing belt? You shouldn't be after you read this.

If you are 100% confident in your ability to change a belt stop here and read no further. This has to be my single biggest pet peeve in the DSM community. We see a tbelt job messed up almost daily on these forums. This has got to stop. This post may sound like a gripe out but if you lack...

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[pauleyman]

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/timing-belts-and-tdc-long-writeup.437761/